I think it was back when Reagan turned off mental health funding. Google it for details.Why aren’t mental health crisis’ taken serious until after crimes are committed?
Why aren’t mental health crisis’ taken serious until after crimes are committed?
This. Sometimes the person dealing with the issue doesn't really know until they can't handle things anymore. One has to admit they have a problem before they seek help. Also, it can be difficult to get an appointment in a timely manner when one realizes they need help as therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists tend to be in short supply for whatever reason.It could be that people aren't aware of the severity of the crisis until the person can't handle things anymore. We've seen the commercials on tv where a person with mental health issues holds up a smiley face but behind that mask they're suffering. So that's why we can't always detect that a crisis is there.
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV 1900)Mental illness is not rooted in fear. It largely stems from some sort of trauma, often in early childhood but definitely later in life as well, especially when the trauma poses a real or perceived threat of loss. Trauma changes the brain and it changes DNA. These changes are then passed on through the generations because our children inherit our DNA which carries our trauma. Drugs also factor in. Boys under age 25 are still developing. When they use marijuana, it alters how they produce sperm, and that in turn affects the sperm produced, which obviously affects the baby. These are biological roots.
The passage in Ecclesiastes is talking about the folly of men, and I suspect it was intended as a figure of speech like when someone makes a poor decision, I might exclaim, "that's insane!" but does not refer to mental illness or even mental health concerns. It means I question their judgement. The passage in Ecclesiastes says "This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all..." (NIV) The evil is that death [of the body] takes both the righteous and unrighteous, those who love, those who hate, those who are wise and those who are "insane" (make poor decisions). Read the whole passage.
You would be surprised at how many very committed Christians have mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorders (especially narcissism), OCD, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum, and even have had psychotic episodes or the more severe forms of mental illness such as schizophrenia. Tbh, there are people on these kinds of forums who I am positive have disorders, the most blatant that I have noticed is narcissistic personality disorder. One of the biggest problems with bringing mental illness to light in the church is the judgement against them just because they have some mental health struggles. They have already been stigmatized, marginalized, judged, disregarded as unworthy or undeserving. Maybe the church would benefit by extending the love and acceptance of the Lord Jesus?
Mental illness is not rooted in fear. It largely stems from some sort of trauma, often in early childhood but definitely later in life as well, especially when the trauma poses a real or perceived threat of loss. Trauma changes the brain and it changes DNA. These changes are then passed on through the generations because our children inherit our DNA which carries our trauma. Drugs also factor in. Boys under age 25 are still developing. When they use marijuana, it alters how they produce sperm, and that in turn affects the sperm produced, which obviously affects the baby. These are biological roots.
The passage in Ecclesiastes is talking about the folly of men, and I suspect it was intended as a figure of speech like when someone makes a poor decision, I might exclaim, "that's insane!" but does not refer to mental illness or even mental health concerns. It means I question their judgement. The passage in Ecclesiastes says "This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all..." (NIV) The evil is that death [of the body] takes both the righteous and unrighteous, those who love, those who hate, those who are wise and those who are "insane" (make poor decisions). Read the whole passage.
You would be surprised at how many very committed Christians have mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorders (especially narcissism), OCD, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum, and even have had psychotic episodes or the more severe forms of mental illness such as schizophrenia. Tbh, there are people on these kinds of forums who I am positive have disorders, the most blatant that I have noticed is narcissistic personality disorder. One of the biggest problems with bringing mental illness to light in the church is the judgement against them just because they have some mental health struggles. They have already been stigmatized, marginalized, judged, disregarded as unworthy or undeserving. Maybe the church would benefit by extending the love and acceptance of the Lord Jesus?
From the study: "...explanatory and predictive power in determining how, when and why fear was experienced: power/control and stigma/discrimination."“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV 1900)
Our model suggests that fear plays a substantial role in the lives of adult mental health service users. This has particular consequences for therapeutic relationships, engagement with services and engagement with the wider community. This lack of engagement is associated with adverse outcomes. Further research into the role of fear and the factors that mediate against it is warranted. The role of fear in mental health service users’ experiences: a qualitative exploration
If you focus on the passage, fear is just one thing God does not include in his plan for us. Try focusing on A Sound Mind, as the purpose of the verse. Why would a true believer need a shrink?From the study: "...explanatory and predictive power in determining how, when and why fear was experienced: power/control and stigma/discrimination."
Fear does not drive the mental illness. It drives how they engage with services due to stigma, discrimination, and power and control. The mental illness or mental health struggle itself is not fear-based except in one of the 35-50 identified fears.
If you focus on the passage, fear is just one thing God does not include in his plan for us. Try focusing on A Sound Mind, as the purpose of the verse. Why would a true believer need a shrink?
How do you know you are a true believer?A true believer still lives in a body that is affected by Original Sin...meaning we get sick and die. Depression, for instance, is a chemical imbalance within the brain. THAT is why doctors and medicines are needed.
How do you know you are a true believer?
I suppose you answered my question.Seriously, stop the tangents on threads.
A person who is mentally ill can have a sound mind. It takes a sound mind to realize that they have a mental health concern and seek help. It takes a sound mind to work with the doctors to find solutions. It takes a sound mind to engage in changing thinking patterns and form new ones.
Why is it a person can be sick from the neck down, but not the neck up?
Too much work, costs a cent and they don't know what to do, waiting lists, noone wants to do that work.Why aren’t mental health crisis’ taken serious until after crimes are committed?