Faith and Major Mental Illness

<p>How does the process of coping with major mental illness influence the spiritual life? And also the reverse: How does faith influence a mental health condition? In this work the author discusses a major mental illness—her own—and delves into whether recovery is possible from a personal perspective. As a person who was devastated by schizophrenia post-traumatic stress disorder and clinical depression the author takes a look at religious practices like prayer Scripture reading and church life. She shares her account of contributing factors in building a healthier day-to-day existence for someone afflicted with significant psychological and social challenges.</p>