Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260) and index.
Contents:
Part 1 : A spiritual perspective. Fearfully and wonderfully made -- The adversary -- Part 2 : Psychology, psychiatry, and faith. The secular and the sacred -- A cake of figs -- Part 3 : What are mental disorders? Mood disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Schizophrenia -- Dissociative disorders -- Eating disorders -- Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder -- Substance use disorders -- Borderline personality disorder -- Part 4 : How can we help those who struggle? Come to me -- Little things matter -- Appendix : Mental health resources. National mental health organizations -- Christian mental health counselors, psychologists, and physicians -- Christian mental health support groups, clinics, and hospitals -- Lay counselor training resources -- Recommended reading -- About the author.
Summary:
Grace for the Afflicted is written to educate Christians about mental illness from both biblical and scientific perspectives. Stanford presents insights into our physical and spiritual nature and discusses the appropriate role of psychology and psychiatry in the life of the believer. Describing common mental disorders, Stanford asks of each: "What does science say and what does the Bible say about this illness?" --from publisher description.
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