Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1934068446 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 261 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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guitfiddleblue said excellent for mental health professionals and pastors. I was a bit skeptical at first, when I ordered this book, but after reading it I found it to be pretty awesome. As it sates in the title, it is a clinical and biblical perspective of mental illness. Stanford goes into the various mental disorders and . Mental illness as it should be Radically changes how mental health should be viewed in the church. It puts mental health where it should be - another illness, just like diabetes or cancer - and not something that should simply be prayed away.If you or someone you love is struggling. "Needs to go deeper" according to Julie Bastuk. Grace for the Afflicted is written by Matthew Stanford, who holds a PhD in neuroscience from Baylor University. Through his years of research among the mentally ill and those with brain injuries he attempts with this book to help bridge the gap betwee
He is a nationally recognized researcher and speaker in the area of aggressive and impulsive behavior, having published over fifty peer-reviewed articles in leading medical and scientific journals. Matthew S. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and serves as the secretary and treasurer for the International Society for Research on Impulsivity. In August 2003, he returned to Baylor University as a professor in the
Stanford asks of each: "What does science say and what does the Bible say about this illness?" Mental illnesses addressed in the book include: • Mood Disorders • Anxiety Disorders • Schizophrenia • Dissociative Disorders • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder • Eating Disorders • Substance Use Disorders • Borderline Personality Disorder. Stanford presents insights into our physical and spiritual nature and discusses the appropriate role of psychology and psychiatry in the life of the believer. Each day men and women diagnosed with mental disorders are told they need to pray more and turn from their
"This book contains detailed information and biblical perspective about various types of disorders. It is an excellent reference to better understand the problem as well as help people with mental illness." (Amy Simpson, Christianity Today, January / February 2013)