Churches can play an important part in being aware of when people may be most impacted. It is of huge benefit to be part of a community where we feel valued and missed when we are not there. A rich experience of Christian community can also help us exercise our gifts and help us connect with meaning and purpose. Equally, the tools of the Christian life of prayer- alone or with others, biblical reflection, study and meditation can connect us to God also offer ways to experience a richer existence, even when we are alone.
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When experiencing acute mental distress it is vital that those in difficulty receive professional support. However, contact and friendship can be vitally important to many at any stage in recovery. Some people may find it hard to respond when in difficulty, so understanding the nature of how each person might be impacted will help. The majority of people who experience a difficulty will be living with anxiety or depression and a combination of both.
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