ASKING THE BIG QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH, MENTAL HEALTH & THE CHURCH
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2025 Mental Health Awareness Week Faith, Mental Health & the Church
Join the big debate
Over the course of three lunch-time debates, we are going to be exploring whether or not mental health is still a taboo within churches, what the challenges are for churches when they remove the taboo, and what we can do about it.
Watch the live stream using the links below and join in with your thoughts and comments!
Tuesday 13th May 12-1.30pm
Is mental health still a taboo subject in churches?
PANEL MEMBERS
Will Van der Hart
Author & Church Revitalise Trust Chaplain
Hannah Evans
Therapist & Church Leader
Derek Smith
AOG Church Health Director
Hayley Tearall
Former Mercy resident with lived experience and counselling training
Wednesday 14th May 12-1.30pm
Removing the taboo: the challenges for churches
PANEL MEMBERS
Ellie Gage
CEO Kintsugi Hope
Jo Hargreaves
Therapist, Pastor & Influencer
Fiona Taylor
Church Leader
David B. Morgan
Reverend & Author
Thursday 15th May 12-1.30pm
Reflections & Conclusions: changing the landscape
PANEL MEMBERS
Bryn Abbott
Mercy UK Director of Development
Paul Marshall
Freedom Journey Facilitator
Draz Sliz
Catholic Commune Resident
Tasha Wyer
Author & Retrieve Founder
New Here? About Mercy UK
Mercy UK is a Christian Mental Health charity. We have almost 20 years worth of experience helping Christians navigate the dynamics between faith & mental health. We want to help people deepen their relationship with God, themselves and those around them so that they can live free and stay free.
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