Comments on: blogathon 2008: helping people with mood disorders

By: Bipolar Disease

Bipolar Disease — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:07:41 +0000

I came across your blog while doing a search for bipolar and noticed this post. I am in the process of creating a new type of blog that does partly focus on bipolar disorder and how it can affect families like mine. It isn't really a self-help type of blog, but a personal true story that is currently unfolding with some resources and real life experiences from the point of view of those involved and I think your readers may find it compelling. Thank-you. Bipolar Disease's last blog post..The Central East Correctional Centre Transfer AKA Lindsay Penitentiary

By: Cathy Vaught

Cathy Vaught — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:42:55 +0000

Have you read The Depression Advantage book? It is about spiritual growth and the role that depression can play in it.

By: mikedopp

mikedopp — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:15:02 +0000

How do I get involved?

By: marian

marian — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:32:15 +0000

fantastic isabella! and what a powerful concept: churches taking a more active, community-support role in the lives of people who suffer from mental illnesses. now THAT is progress! (nopt to mention speaks to the core of christ’s message to us to help others). we have tried institutions; we have tried to leave the entire burden on families (likely mothers); surely it is time for some help from the huge resource of the church.
on a more positive note, this looks (barring any abuse possibilites – and churches are in the limelight for that) like it could be a great thing for the person suffering the illnesses.

By: Barbara Doduk

Barbara Doduk — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:28:42 +0000

That is wicked. I hope you raise awareness, my mother has worked at Mental Health for over 20 years (and before that AA), it is a field I highly respect. Barbara Doduk's last blog post..MySpace Monday 13: Fear Zero