How Jesus Helps with Mental Illness with Melanie Castaneda

Today on the podcast, Janell chats with returning guest Melanie Casteneda about Castin’s question — “Why is there a mental health stigma in the Church? How can we help those who are struggling with mental health issues? Why isn't the Church addressing this topic more?” As a warning, there is mention of suicidal ideation in this episode.

Melanie talks a lot about the ups and downs of her mental health journey including her struggled with an anxiety disorder along with other forms of mental illness. She talks about her emotions surrounding being admitted into the psych ward of a hospital, the aftermath, and ultimately what caused her to want to be an advocate for those who struggle with mental health. She talks about the tension of wanting to trust God as healer while also seeing the benefits of therapy and medications. S

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Castin’s Intro Episode
Castin & Pastor Michael

FSR s1 e11 with Melanie
FSR s2 e5 with Melanie

2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.