Watch the video recap and see photos below from this past event! SFSG exhibits at the Break The Silence conference held at New Covenant Church in Fresno, CA on April 21, 2016. David Mandani was the keynote speaker.
Join SFSG Founder David Mandani for Easter 2014
Hear our Founder and President, David Mandani share his testimony and message of HOPE at all Easter Services held at Saddleback Church Easter 2014!
Church Attendance Linked with Reduced Suicide Risk
According to this Los Angeles Times article, women who attend religious services, especially Catholic women, are much less likely to commit suicide, says a new study. (Mario Tama / AFP/Getty Images) Click here for the full article.
Welcome Home Congregants – Words Matter
In this article, Robert Vore discusses how pastors should be mindful about how mental illness is discussed in the church. See the article published at The Mighty here.
Mental Health Remains a Human Rights Issue in Developing Countries
Click here to see the state of mental health care in Bangladesh – In Pictures. Warning, images may be disturbing to some. Article published by The Guardian.
Consider speaking up for those who can’t! (Proverbs 31:8)
Mental Illness Remains Taboo Topic for Many Pastors
This recent study conducted by Lifeway Research and Focus on the Family confirms the need to train and equip churches! Click here to read it.
Mental Health America #B4Stage4 Philosophy
Check out this informative video from Mental Health America. Prevention and Early Intervention Work. Mental Health America B4Stage4: Get Informed.
A New Approach to Mental Illness in the Church
Check out Ed Stetzer’s poignant piece on Christianity Today.
Churches, we need a new approach to mental illness.
Or, maybe not new, but a more Christlike approach to mental illness.Click here to read more.
Typhoon Haiyan Leaves Mentally Ill Caged and Alone
Watch this incredible video produced by The Guardian. Typhoon Haiyan devastation means some Filipino families shackle and cage relatives with mental illness. Some are left to die.
Church Officials Struggle to Assist Individuals Living with Mental Illness
The Orange County Register highlights Saddleback Church’s mental health initiative, and the story of our President and CEO David Mandani. To view the article, click here.
Additional Information: mentalhealthstudy.1009 9/30/14 Photo by Nick Koon / Staff Photographer. David Mandani sought help for mental illness at a church. The clergy was not helpful, but now at Saddleback Church, he has started to to get the help he needs.