New Suicide Hotline Coming! 988

The requirement to transition to 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline will take effect on July 16, 2022. The transition time gives phone companies time to make necessary network changes. It additionally provides time for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to prepare for a likely increase in the volume of calls following the switch. The […]
Draw the Line: How Establishing Boundaries Improves Relationships

By Stephen Propst When bipolar disorder blinds you, it’s difficult to see if you crossed any line and broke any boundaries. Why are there lines on a football field or on a tennis court? Why do you sometimes find a Do Not Enter sign posted on a door? When you need to define a limit or […]
Searching For Support? You Are Not Alone!

By Stephen Propst When living with bipolar disorder peer support groups can offer a confidential, safe environment for sharing and caring with others who’ve had similar experiences. Do you ever feel alone in your struggle with bipolar disorder? Do you ever feel as though no one else understands? Would you like to have help in managing […]
June: Mental Health News

Mental Illness Numbers The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (51.5 million) lives with mental illness. Prevalence by condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, looks like this: All of this comes with a high price tag. NAMI reports that “serious mental illness costs America […]
Cliff Bauman: A True Mental Health Warrior

Mental health warriors are known for their courage. Cliff showed his in great strength when he choose to speak out even when it was hard to do so to save lives. He is a friend of Danie’s and His Will Homes. Please check out Cliff’s website provided below. He is an encouragement to many. Visit […]
Mental Health Warrior

I. Mental Health Warrior In the U.S. on average, it takes approximately 11 years from first diagnosis to treatment. It can take another decade for that treatment to be able to stabilize allowing the individual to thrive. It can be a hard, painful, and enormously long journey for all involved. II. Faith Faith. The Bible […]
6 Challenges of Bipolar That No One Talks About

By Stephen Propst Beyond the common hurdles of bipolar—mood swings, medication side effects, irregular sleep—I’ve discovered some difficult, often-overlooked dilemmas. Here are my solutions to the top six. I’ve faced the more familiar facets of bipolar—unpredictable mood swings, medication side effects, irregular sleep patterns—for decades. However, I’ve discovered some difficult dilemmas that often go undiscussed. It’s […]
Top 7 Bible Verses About Community

by Jack Wellman, Pastor of the Mulvane Brethren church in Mulvane Kansas. Jack is also the Senior Writer at What Christians Want To Know whose mission is to equip, encourage, and energize Christians and to address questions about the believer’s daily walk with God and the Bible. “The Bible speaks about unity or community among […]
Living the Bible in Community

Andy Rau, Senior Manager of content for Bible Gateway. “First Corinthians 12 says we are all interconnected. It is not possible to survive without each other we need each other.” Andy Rau takes you through an interesting article on what it means to be “living the Bible” in community.