In this episode, Abraham shares one of his toughest lies to unlearn, “I Can Pray Depression and Anxiety Away.” He talks about his upbringing being raised in a Christian household and how it was difficult to get professional help for his mental health as a person of faith. 

Abraham Sculley is an author and mental health speaker on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health. 

Focus points: 

• What is the difference between feeling depressed and being clinically depressed 
• Why many religious, or spiritual people think that WE don’t suffer from mental illnesses 

• How God views mental health and examples of mental illness in the Bible 

Resources: 

• Visit Mental Health America’s site to take a mental health test. 

• To locate mental health treatment facilities in your community, use the "Find a Provider" feature on the National Council’s website. 
• Take the depression screening test to see where you fall on the spectrum! 
• Visit NAMI’s website. For resources on mental disorders that are helpful for people who have experienced mental illness and their families, including support groups, education, and training. 

• Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook

   

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  FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27 

   

  Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry 

  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/ 

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  If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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