Jermine Alberty
Jermine Alberty
Where Faith Meet Mental Wellness-Making Space at the Well
Where Faith Meet Mental Wellness-Making Space at the Well
Where Faith Meet Mental Wellness-Making Space at the Well
Monday 15th July 2024
Discover how faith and mental wellness intersect, as Rev. Alberty and Dr. Brown explore silencing stigma and nurturing healing relationships.
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Jermine Alberty
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Body & Mind
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Mindful Recovery
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Explore the intersection of faith and mental health.
- Learn practical strategies for mental wellness.
- Understand the stigma around mental illness.
- Discover the role of resilience in minority communities.
- Find out how faith communities can support mental health.
If Jesus can cry, we can cry. If Jesus can be human, we too should exhibit that humanity also.
In this enlightening episode of SALT TALK, host Rev. Jermine Alberty is joined by Dr. Jessica Young-Brown, author of 'Making Space at the Well: Mental Health and the Church.' Together, they delve into the critical topic of mental health within faith communities, particularly focusing on the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority groups during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr.
Brown introduces the concept of SPACE, an acronym encapsulating key elements necessary for addressing mental health stigma and fostering healing relationships. As they discuss Dr. Brown's book, they emphasize the communal significance of the village well as a metaphor for how faith communities can offer support. Dr. Brown calls upon churches, especially those within the Black community, to use their historic resilience and creativity to engage with mental health issues proactively.
A recurring theme is the stigma that often associates mental health symptoms with spiritual failings. Dr. Brown and Rev. Alberty challenge this notion, advocating for a more compassionate approach that recognizes mental health conditions as common and treatable. They share personal anecdotes, including Dr. Brown’s journey influenced by her father's battle with depression, to highlight the importance of authentic relationships in healing.
The episode also explores practical steps faith communities can take to support mental health, including education and early intervention strategies. Dr. Brown and Rev. Alberty stress the necessity of persistence in maintaining supportive relationships and encourage leaders to have regular, open conversations about mental health. The conversation concludes with the powerful idea that spirituality and humanity are intertwined, as illustrated by Jesus’s emotional expressions.
The episode calls for making space at the communal well for everyone, offering hope and healing through faith and support. Listeners are left with the encouragement to apply these insights in their own lives and communities, embracing the power of testimonies and collective healing.