Description
This training will provide participants with a basic understanding of mental illness in relation to its causes, defining characteristics, and impact on society.  A summary biblical perspective on mental illness will also be offered to help individuals respond to those with mental illness in ways that are faithful, compassionate and recovery oriented.

Presenter
Dave Eckert, MDiv, CPRP, is the Director of Intersect, an initiative of Access Services that supports those at the intersection of faith and mental health.

This training is supported by the Central East MHTTC.

Course Objectives

• Participants will learn a definition of mental illness and increase their awareness of its impact.
• Participants will be able to identify the contributing factors to mental illness.
• Participants will gain an understanding of patterns of mental illness in our culture.
• Participants will learn a bible perspective of mental illness.