A Christian Response to Mental Illness. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 22 percent of Americans ages 18 and older suffer from.

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A Christian Response to Mental Illness

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 22 percent of Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder That’s 1 in 5 adults

Why does it exist? Epicurus—Greek Philosopher— once noted: “If God wishes to prevent evil but cannot, then He is not good; if He has both the power and will to eliminate evil, then why is evil in the world?” Today we hear it described in this manner: Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

God did not create mental illness Genesis 1:31 tells us that God proclaimed His creation as very good.

We now have over 1,600 harmful genetic mutations in our gene pool!

Common myths of mental illness The public may believe that individuals suffering from mental illness: 1.Never recover enough to become contributing members to society. 2.Are fundamentally unstable and unpredictable. 3.May be dangerous to those around them. 4.Are possessed by evil spirits, demons, or curses. 5.Are paying the price for some moral wrongdoing.

What exactly is a mental illness?

Things are great as long as the phone network is functioning properly

Schizophrenia…is believed to be caused by too much dopamine

The American Journal of Psychiatry reported “in those with bipolar disorder, two major areas of the brain contain 30 percent more cells that send signals to other brain cells. The extra signal- sending cells may lead to a kind of overstimulation.” This would be a case of too many phone lines in one part of the country, and thus a dramatic increase in phone activity, causing problems all across the nation. Bipolar Disorder

Messages of the brain are carried by neurons. When these cells function properly, everything is O.K. When they don’t, brain chemistry is altered.

Aetiology—Possible Causes for Mental Illness Trauma Inheritance/ Genetics Infections Nutrition Drug/Alcohol Abuse Neurological Disorders Stress

Treatment of the Mentally Ill

Sampling of therapeutic psychoactive drugs Class Trade Name Effect Antianxiety Valiumsedation Libriumrelaxation Equanildecreased anxiety anxietyMiltownAntipsychotic Thorazinereduce hallucination Haldolthought disorder & agitation

Do the benefits outweigh the costs?

Often times mental illness is a non- stop roller coaster ride for patients and their families.

What is the Condition of a Faithful Christian Who Contracts a Mental Illness?

Kingdom of Nature (Consists of children, mentally ill) Matthew 18:1-3; Sam. 12:15-23 (not “saved”, but SAFE) Eternal Kingdom (Consist of those saved eternally) Hebrews 11:8-10; 2 Cor. 5:1; 1 Peter 1:4 Kingdom of Satan (Consist of sinners) Isaiah 59:1-2; Matt. 12:26 John 8:44; 1 John 3:8 Eph. 2:13-17 Kingdom of Christ (Consist of Christians) Col. 1:13; 2:12 Gal. 3:26-27; 1 Pet. 2:9-10 Romans 6:16-18 Eternal Punishment (Consist of those lost eternally) 2 Thes. 1:7; Matt 13:41; and Matt. 25:41-46 These don’t contact the blood of Christ *Everyone starts here

What should a Christian’s response be to mental illness?

What can you do? Stop avoiding those who are mentally ill Educate yourself and your family Seek ways to use the talents of those suffering from mental illness Remember the mentally ill and their families in your prayers (both public and private) Help find competent help Monitor behavior (and medication) Be patient and longsuffering as they try to regain their normal brain chemistry

The church should reach out and embrace, not alienate those suffering