Mental Health in the Marketplace | April Bordeau

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Summary:
April Bordeau discusses the intersection of faith, mental health, and the marketplace. She emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and the church, as it affects productivity, communication, and overall well-being. April encourages Christians to have open conversations about mental health and to provide support and healing to those who are struggling. By offering a safe space for people to share their stories and providing resources, we can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.

Key Takeaways:
⚡️Mental health is a universal aspect of our lives, affecting our ability to cope with stress, engage in relationships, and contribute to the community.
⚡️One in three Americans has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, highlighting the prevalence of these issues in society.
⚡️The faith community often remains silent on mental health issues, which April suggests may stem from uncertainty about reconciling struggles with religious beliefs and teachings.
⚡️Mental health challenges can significantly impact workplace dynamics, including absenteeism, productivity loss, and communication barriers.
⚡️Being present and providing a safe space for people to share their experiences without judgment are crucial steps toward healing and overcoming the stigma associated with mental health.

Quotes:
"Mental health impacts our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In other words, it affects how we think and how we feel and how we act, and it helps us determine how we handle stress."
"If we know that this many people are affected by stress or distressing events or anxiety or depression, why is it that in the faith community we don't talk about it more?"
"I think as Christians, maybe we don't talk about it because it's a big question mark. Well, if I prayed more, maybe it would go away. If I turned my worship music up a little higher and sung a little louder, then maybe my depression would go away."
"We as believers actually have an opportunity here, because if it's this prevalent and this many people are experiencing it, we have an opportunity to bring hope and healing and remind people of their purpose."
"So if we as Christians, as if we as believers, stay to ourselves with these topics related to mental health, if we stay to ourselves with our own struggles, we don't get to experience the fullness of connection and healing."
"We might not feel it, but we get to experience it in the context of community. So it's why we do what we do at care to change. We believe it's different. Mental health affects everyone."
"Shame dies when it's spoken in safe places, when stories are told in safe spaces. And that's what care to change gets to do. We get to say, hey, come, let's sit and let's let the healing begin because we can get really honest about what's happening."

0:02 Exploring Faith, Mental Health, and Marketplace Intersections
2:01 Understanding and Scanning Mental Health
3:54 Interactive Exercise on Personal Challenges and Mental Health
8:18 Addressing Mental Health in Faith Communities and Workplaces
12:32 Wrestling With Faith Amidst Life's Hardships
16:27 Healing Through Community and Faith in Mental Health

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