Faith in the Dark: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles

In this episode, we explore how faith and mental health can coexist and support one another. Special guest Steve Handy, a mental health clinician and follower of Jesus, shares personal experiences and addresses misconceptions within faith-based communities.

Steve discusses his work as a social worker in Northwestern Ontario and offers practical resources for navigating mental health while maintaining faith. Together, they highlight common misunderstandings, the importance of education, and how faith communities can offer safe, supportive spaces.

Mental Health Resources:

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://nami.org/

Canadian Mental Health Association

https://cmha.ca/

Mental Health First Aid (Comprehensive List)

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/

31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health

https://mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health

10 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health

https://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/10-tips-boost-your-mental-health

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