Music is very powerful and often therapeutic. It is also another tool in the toolbox in fighting mental illness.If you are having a mental health crisis, dial 911, or get to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these numbers. This podcast does not

We've all heard the phrase that "beauty in in the eyes of the beholder." Adding another tool to our toolbox is the idea of seeing beauty in life.Remember, these tools are not passive, they are proactive. It's extremely difficult to fig

No man is an island states a poem by John Donne.No man is an island,Entire of itself;Every man is a piece of the continent,A part of the main.God, the Creator, wired us to be connected with other humans. We do much better and our physical and mental healt

In this episode, we talk about another tool in the toolbox-laughter. Laughter is a very strong and important tool in combatting depression.The book of wisdom in the Old Testament, Proverbs(17:22) tells us that "a merry heart does good like medicine.&

One of the tools in the toolbox for combatting depression are medications. There are varied opinions held by the church concerning medications for depression.Personally, I can say medications have been a tremendous help for me. I see no problems in using

Have you ever felt the weight of the world pressing down on you, the simple act of choosing what to wear feeling like an insurmountable task? Our latest episode unveils the stark reality of living with depression, with raw testimonials that paint a vivid

I tell my personal story concerning the battle I fought with depression. My goal is to put light on a subject that is not often spoken about in the church. Hurting people should not have to hide in the church.Mental illness is not unlike physical illne

In this episode we begin our talks on mental health and illness in the church.In a heartfelt conversation, we navigate the misconceptions that strong faith precludes medical help, and discuss why medication and professional therapy are not signs of weak

As the year draws to a close, we come together for the last time in this season of Brevis Talk to share a narrative that's both haunting and enlightening. It's the story of Luis Salazar, a man on death row whose final confession shed light on a

In this episode I tell about solitary confinement. Solitary confinement has several other names, depending upon the circumstances.It can be called administrative segregation(Ad Seg), protective custody(PC),  or closed cell restriction(CCR).