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Though approximately one in five men lives with mental illness, their mental health is often downplayed or overlooked. puts it this way:

"Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. Yet, there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken."

Read more in our latest blog: https://wellcommunity.org/five-key-truths-about-mens-mental-health/

It can be difficult to understand the impact of stigma if you haven't experienced it yourself. In this piece for BP Hope for Bipolar, individuals living with bipolar disorder help see what it's like.

How People With Bipolar Disorder Cope With Stigma | bpHope.com From self-acceptance to speaking out, people living with bipolar disorder share their honest experiences with stigma — and how they cope.

When coming alongside someone struggling with their mental health, what you don't say can be as important as what you do say. From WebMD eight things not to say:

What Not to Say to Someone Struggling With Mental Health When someone we know is overwhelmed by depression or anxiety, we want to be supportive, but often we’re afraid we’ll say the wrong thing.

Wise words from Church And Mental Health during : "The Church has a unique opportunity to become a place where men can experience healing rather than hiding. Scripture reminds us that God does not shame us for our struggles."

Anger, Shame, Anxiety, Addiction: Men’s Mental Health in the Church - Church and Mental Health For many men in the church, mental health struggles do not always appear in obvious ways. Men may not openly say, “I am depressed,” or “I feel overwhelmed.” Instead, their pain often emerges through anger, shame, anxiety, and addiction. Beneath these behaviors are deeper wounds involving lon...

Mission Oak Cliff is accepting donations for the victims of the Thursday apartment fire.

https://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2026/05/mission-oak-cliff-accepting-donations-for-oak-cliff-fire-victims/

It's ! Throughout this month, we'll be sharing some must-know facts about what NAMI calls "a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken."

As come to an end, it's important to remember that mental health awareness is just the first step.

On its own, increasing awareness doesn’t necessarily help those who are struggling—especially those living with chronic and severe mental illnesses—get the help they need. While it’s a good starting point, it’s just that: the beginning. Here are several reasons why. https://wellcommunity.org/why-mental-health-awareness-is-just-the-first-step/

Thank you to all who've asked if Well Community members are safe following the explosion in Bishop Arts. To the best of our knowledge, all are, and we're deeply grateful.
As we give thanks, please join us in prayer for the many impacted by this tragedy. And, if you'd like to help them, we encourage you to donate items at Mission Oak Cliff as our friends there are collecting items to be distributed to those affected by the fire.

Praying for peace for our neighborhood and thanking God for our first responders. Help us help our neighbors impacted by this tragedy by supporting as they serve as a donation collection site.

Two major developments in the way we talk about mental illness have contributed to the progress we’ve made to diminish stigma. The language we use and our openness about mental health struggles have paved the way for better discussions and improved attitudes about mental illness, and they’re primed to continue to chip away at misconceptions and negative perceptions.

Read more: https://wellcommunity.org/speaking-differently-and-speaking-up-progress-in-the-fight-against-stigma/

Yes! As this article from Church And Mental Health says, "The Beatitudes remind us that God’s Kingdom belongs not to those who have everything together, but to those who recognize their need for Him. As churches embrace this truth, they become communities where every person can experience the blessing of being known, loved, supported, and welcomed into the journey toward wholeness in Christ."

What if the Beatitudes are also a call for the Church to become a place of mental health inclusion?

In this new article, we explore how Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 challenge Christians and church leaders to create communities marked by compassion, mercy, authenticity, and belonging for those experiencing mental health struggles.

From “Blessed are those who mourn” to “Blessed are the merciful,” the Beatitudes remind us that the Kingdom of God makes room for hurting people and calls the Church to do the same.

If you are a pastor, ministry leader, counselor, or Christian wanting to better support mental health in the Church, this article is for you.

Read here: https://churchandmentalhealth.com/how-the-beatitudes-call-the-church-to-mental-health-inclusion/