Attitudes

towards mental illness

The word 'illness' in relation to mental illness only came onto the statute book in The Mental Health Act of 1959.

Cultural changes do not take place quickly and the Church grinds slowly in implementing changing attitudes.

Surveys show the importance of religious and spiritual beliefs in providing meaning for people with mental health illnesses. For a few, their religious faith is one of the most helpful factors in their lives.

Many Christian congregations are uninformed on issues relevant to mental illnesses.

The Church and religious activities may be a considerable potential mental health resource towards psychiatric rehabilitation.

A small number of retreat centres offer respite to carers.

Understanding and support at grass-roots level is evident in self-help support groups.

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