Show Notes
Mental health is the same as physical health – a bodily experience. That being said, we experience mental illness differently than physical illness because when it comes to our mental health, it challenges our identity. It’s healthy to have emotions and feel them because they’re part of our bodily experience. But how do we respond to them? How do we navigate them? How do we care for our minds well?
Today, Candace is joined by Dr. Anita Phillips to talk about mental health, and while this is a topic that many are afraid to talk about … it is a needed + valuable conversation.
Did you know that mental health and faith go hand in hand? Jesus has expressed his emotions in many ways throughout His life on earth. He never avoided them and never repented of them. Why? Listen in as Dr. Anita breaks it all down and clears the table on everything we think (and culture tells us) about mental health.
In this episode, you will hear Candace + Dr. Anita discuss:
Why are people afraid to talk about mental health
The best place to start when seeking professional help for mental health
The mental health crisis among teenagers, especially teenage girls
Moments Jesus expressed his emotions (and when he needed a mental break)
Connect with Candace + Dr. Anita
Candace on Instagram @candacecbure
Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast
Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast
Dr. Anita’s Website
Dr. Anita’s Book - The Garden Within
Dr. Anita on Instagram @dranitaphillips
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to ccbpodcast.com
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
The Pourover
DwellBible.com/Candace
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