Much needed article and conversation, Dena. Too many people think that we can simply pray our depression away when we have it or not attend to people with mental health problems because those problems are invisible. My pastor gave a very ridiculed saying that some Christians actually believe to be effective in the fight against addiction: “a verse a day keeps the drugs away.”

Not only are these sentiments untrue, but destructive and preventative of people getting the actual help they need. And churches need to be greater advocates for those facing mental health advocates to dispel these myths.

Great article!