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    Helping Those Suffering from Mental Illness

    Oct 23 2023
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    Helping Those Suffering from Mental Illness

    Date: Oct 23, 2023

    Guests: Matthew Stanford

    Dr. Matthew Stanford offers a compassionate look at mental illness, which affects one in five teens and adults in the United States. He discusses the need for overcoming the stigma of reaching out for help and encourages the church community to offer hope and healing for families with loved ones suffering with mental health issues.

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