Research tells us that when most people suffer from a mental health crisis, the first person they turn to for help is not a physician, a psychiatrist, or a social worker, but a pastor, a priest, or a minister. In other words, a leader in their church. Unfortunately, many church leaders are not trained to recognize mental illness and don’t know when to refer someone to a mental health professional. The consequence—unintended yet tragic—is continued and unnecessary suffering. Join us as our guest explains what constitutes a mental illness and how these disorders are classified according to science. He will teach us how to notice the presence of a mental illness by listening carefully to phraseology, observing behavior, and asking discerning questions. He will also discuss methods of treatment, common religious concerns about mental health, and ways church communities can support people on the road to recovery.