An Interview with Mark Klug, Chief Executive Officer, Christian Family Solutions

Public awareness about mental health has never been greater, but barriers to treatment remain.

According to our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom, integrating faith with proven therapeutic treatment can have a transformational impact on those who are dealing with anxiety, depression or who are healing from trauma.

Mark Klug, CEO of Christian Family Solutions (CFS), says that a faith-based approach to addressing mental health can build a level of hope and sense of inherent worth in every individual. He shares these insights and more.

Topics Discussed on this Episode:

· Mark's background in the behavioral health field and what drives him to serve people

· The impact of Christian-based counseling on those who use it

· The underlying issues contributing to the rise in mental health issues among youth.

· Redefinitions of mental health and how Social and Emotional Learning can undermine a child's resilience

· CFS's onsite counseling services and how it works in schools

· CFS's new day treatment program, one of the first of its kind in the nation

· Community Counseling Care Partnership, which works with congregations to identify and serve people in the community who are experiencing challenging personal issues

· The key ingredients to leading a fulfilling life

About Mark Klug:

Mark Klug is the CEO of CFS, a position he's held for ten years. Founded in 1965, CFS offers a range of counseling services from a Christian perspective to people of all ages. Specifically, CFS has developed a robust school-based counseling program to reach children who would otherwise have difficulty accessing mental health services.