How do I know if I'm depressed? It's one of the most common conversations we have. People want to know how to recognize depression in themselves, a friend, or a loved one. 

In Season 3, Episode 9 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of How Do I Know If I’m Depressed? Signs and Spiritual Insights. We'll explore the clinical signs, emotional and behavioral symptoms, and spiritual impacts of depression.

Whether you're navigating depression or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope. 

You are not alone. 🦋 Because everyone deserves hope. 💙

🌟 Know someone who could use a little hope today? Sharing this episode and the podcast is a meaningful way to extend hope to those who may be struggling with mental health concerns. 💙

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

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For resources related to depression, please visit:

• Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness – https://amzn.to/4kGMHRi
• Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness – https://amzn.to/4lxPk9B
• Madness & Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness (Spirituality and Mental Health) – https://amzn.to/4ltFGVd

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Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Tune in to a special episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast! Have you ever wondered how your faith community could make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges?

Don’t miss this powerful conversation with our host, Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and guest speakers Kathy Smith and Tanya Melendez, as they share their journey behind a thriving mental health ministry. Together, they explore how you can make a lasting impact in your own faith community or organization.

🌟 Kathy has been an instrumental part of launching and sustaining the Mental Health Ministry at Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. She’s an experienced Mental Health Coach and a Transformed Group Leader through Gateway to Hope University. 

🌟 Tanya is Gateway to Hope University's Community Education Manager and a certified Mental Health Coach. She's an active member of her church, where she leads a women’s small group and is involved in the Spanish ministry.

Whether you’re a leader, volunteer, or simply someone passionate about helping others, this episode is for you. Your community needs you. Let’s build something that truly matters. 💙

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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Gateway to Hope University Mental Health Coach Training
Explore Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.'s evidence-based Mental Health Coach Training. With the growing mental health crisis impacting communities everywhere, the need for trained Mental Health Coaches has never been greater.

This transformative program equips individuals and faith communities to compassionately support those experiencing mental distress, offer practical guidance, and serve as trusted mental health resources within their organizations. 

• Evidence-Based Training: Master core coaching skills like empathy, de-escalation, and referrals, plus strategies to lead mental health efforts in your community.
• Specialty Courses: Focus your training in Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders, Aging & Elder Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Flexible Learning: Finish in under 12 hours or go at your own pace with progress tracking.
• Ongoing Support: Get personalized guidance from our Community Education Team.
• Connected Community: Access forums, events, and a network of fellow certified coaches.
• English: https://learn.gthu.org/en/courses/mental-health-coach/
• Spanish: https://learn.gthu.org/es/courses/coach-de-la-salud-mental/

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Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Can faith and therapy work together to bring healing to the body, mind, spirit, and relationships? In Season 3, Episode 8 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into Faith vs. Therapy: Can They Work Together? Both faith and therapy share the same goal of alleviating suffering and helping us find purpose and meaning in life.

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Is social media helping or harming your mental health? In Season 3, Episode 7 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into Mental Health in the Digital Age: The Impact of Social Media. Learn how to create a healthier, more balanced digital environment that protects and supports your mental and emotional well-being. 

Remember: Moderation is key!

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Have you ever been hurt by a faith community? You are not alone, and your faith journey matters. In Season 3, Episode 6 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into Religious Trauma: Healing from Harmful Church Experiences. This heartfelt conversation offers insight, compassion, and hope for those on a path to healing. 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

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Gateway to Hope University Mental Health Coach Training
Explore Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.'s evidence-based Mental Health Coach Training — available in both English and Spanish. With the growing mental health crisis impacting communities everywhere, the need for trained Mental Health Coaches has never been greater.

This transformative program equips individuals and faith communities to compassionately support those experiencing mental distress, offer practical guidance, and serve as trusted mental health resources within their organizations. 

• Evidence-Based Training: Master core coaching skills like empathy, de-escalation, and referrals, plus strategies to lead mental health efforts in your community.
• Specialty Courses: Focus your training in Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders, Aging & Elder Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Flexible Learning: Finish in under 12 hours or go at your own pace with progress tracking.
• Ongoing Support: Get personalized guidance from our Community Education Team.
• Connected Community: Access forums, events, and a network of fellow certified coaches.

Learn more about our Mental Health Coach Training:

• English: https://learn.gthu.org/en/courses/mental-health-coach/
• Spanish: https://learn.gthu.org/es/courses/coach-de-la-salud-mental/

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Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Tune in to a special episode of the Madness & Grace Podcast. 

Join Dr. Madeline Stiers, Chief Clinical Officer at the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, on The Wayside Podcast as she provides expert insight on how to support children after traumatic events—like the recent Texas floods.

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HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

For additional resources, please visit:

• Today’s Youth – Mental Health & Faith: https://bit.ly/4eDMxZz
• Teen Mental Health: Understanding & Support: https://bit.ly/46zlZGQ
• Post Traumatic Growth: https://bit.ly/45X4WhQ
• Introduction to Secondary Trauma: https://bit.ly/4eDQu0i 
• Introduction to Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders: https://bit.ly/4kBPdIL 
• Trauma Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/407Mn6T 
• Trauma Checklist: https://bit.ly/46zlDQw 
• Risk Factors Linked to Trauma and Mental and Behavioral Health: https://bit.ly/4eDRnWG
• Copying with Anxiety in a Stressful World: https://bit.ly/4lKOwxy
• Dealing with Anxiety as a Person of Faith: https://bit.ly/44KwaGf
• Anxiety: https://bit.ly/44oSLco
• Anxiety Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/4lJKuW6
• Intro to Four Square Breathing Technique: https://bit.ly/3Ub2NI1
• Four Square Breathing Technique: https://bit.ly/4lKXYB9
• Navigating Grief and its Impact on Behavioral Health: https://bit.ly/4eEzd7k

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Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Feeling Hopeless? You're not alone! 🦋 In Season 3, Episode 5 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into Rebuilding Lost Hope—even when life feels overwhelming. How would you define hope? What does hope mean to you? 

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

________________

Gateway to Hope University Mental Health Coach Training
Explore Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.'s evidence-based Mental Health Coach Training — available in both English and Spanish. With the growing mental health crisis impacting communities everywhere, the need for trained Mental Health Coaches has never been greater.

This transformative program equips individuals and faith communities to compassionately support those experiencing mental distress, offer practical guidance, and serve as trusted mental health resources within their organizations. 

• Evidence-Based Training: Master core coaching skills like empathy, de-escalation, and referrals, plus strategies to lead mental health efforts in your community.
• Specialty Courses: Focus your training in Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders, Aging & Elder Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Flexible Learning: Finish in under 12 hours or go at your own pace with progress tracking.
• Ongoing Support: Get personalized guidance from our Community Education Team.
• Connected Community: Access forums, events, and a network of fellow certified coaches.

Learn more about our Mental Health Coach Training:

• English: https://learn.gthu.org/en/courses/mental-health-coach/
• Spanish: https://learn.gthu.org/es/courses/coach-de-la-salud-mental/

________________

Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In our fourth episode of Season 3, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of Religious Delusions and Hallucinations: Where is the Line? This powerful conversation offers clinical and compassionate insights for families, faith leaders, and individuals. Learn how to recognize, understand, and support loved ones navigating these challenging experiences.

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

________________

Gateway to Hope University Mental Health Coach Training
Explore Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.'s evidence-based Mental Health Coach Training — available in both English and Spanish. With the growing mental health crisis impacting communities everywhere, the need for trained Mental Health Coaches has never been greater.

This transformative program equips individuals and faith communities to compassionately support those experiencing mental distress, offer practical guidance, and serve as trusted mental health resources within their organizations. 

• Evidence-Based Training: Master core coaching skills like empathy, de-escalation, and referrals, plus strategies to lead mental health efforts in your community.
• Specialty Courses: Focus your training in Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders, Aging & Elder Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Flexible Learning: Finish in under 12 hours or go at your own pace with progress tracking.
• Ongoing Support: Get personalized guidance from our Community Education Team.
• Connected Community: Access forums, events, and a network of fellow certified coaches.

Learn more about our Mental Health Coach Training:

• English: https://learn.gthu.org/en/courses/mental-health-coach/
• Spanish: https://learn.gthu.org/es/courses/coach-de-la-salud-mental/

________________

Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In our third episode of Season 3, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into the topic of Dealing with Anxiety as a Person of Faith. Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. offers a neuroscience perspective, explaining what anxiety is and how it presents both physiologically and psychologically.

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In our second episode of Season 3, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D. and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into a meaningful conversation about The Power of Forgiveness in Mental Health.

If you have a question or topic you'd like for us to address in an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

________________

HHCI The Hope Line
Are you in need of free mental health support? Call our Hope Line to receive up to 30 minutes of free mental health coaching over the phone and receive referrals from our vetted provider network.

Open daily from 5-8 PM CT
The Hope Line Number: (832) 831-7337
Available in English & Spanish
Learn more: https://hopeandhealingcenter.org/get-help-hope-line/

Reasons People Call:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Relationship challenges
• Work stress
• Recent trauma
• Help finding free or affordable mental health resources

________________

Learn more about the Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org

Learn more about our mental health training program, Gateway to Hope University (GTHU), at GatewaytoHopeUniversity.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit https://learn.gthu.org/ to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

Follow us and stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.