Mental Health Toolkit: A Free Resource for Self-Defense and Church Security

Mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting more than one in five US adults (57.8 million in 2021), according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment.

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With your involvement in church security/safety, you’ve likely witnessed the growing struggles with mental health evidenced in unusual behavior by some in your services and among people in your congregation, since church is where broken people are drawn to find meaning in their lives.

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Recognizing the signs of common mental health challenges is crucial for responding appropriately when disruptions occur.

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To help you start to understand the complexities of mental health as a way to properly perform self-defense and your security and safety ministry, you may find Spiritual First Aid™‘s complimentary Church Mental Health Toolkit  to be a beneficial reference.

Included in the online toolkit are:

  • Interactive flip cards
  • Downloadable fact sheets
  • Actionable planning tools
  • Expert interviews

in addition to mental health guides with the following titles:

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Church Mental Health and Trauma
  • Helping Children Cope With Traumatic Events
  • 12 Tips to Support Mental Health in the Church
  • 7 ways Churches Can Overcome Mental Health Stigma
  • Pastor Burnout and Mental Health
  • 101 Ways to Overcome Burnout
  • Resources for Serving Those Impacted by Grief

Click to access the Church Mental Health Toolkit.

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