Did you know 1 in 4 Americans in America struggle with some kind of mental health condition and because of the negative stigma surrounding mental health matters, many don't seek to the help and treatment they need. 

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Did you also know that 63% of African Americans believe mental health conditions are a sign of personal weakness? And did you also know African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population? 

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 It's time for us to de-stigmatize mental health matters in the faith community and show how faith and therapy TOGETHER, can strengthen our personal well-being so we can bring our best selves to those we lead, love and work with. 

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God doesn't want you to just survive through life, He wants you to THRIVE! Eph.6:12 

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Additional Resources: 

National Alliance on Mental Health Mental Health America (NAMI) 

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Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Resource Center Oklahoma 

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Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

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National Institute of Mental Health

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 

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Mental Health First Aid Training for Youth and Adults  

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Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Edward Welch