Church And Mental Health 2
June 10, 2025
Our Surgeon General’s report that declining church attendance is negatively affecting our nations mental health should give us pause. Scripture admonishes us to not neglect getting together, Hebrews 10:24-25. Worship, shared meals, helping each other; churches can be a source of meaningful relationships. Encouragement when down; comfort during hard times.
Loneliness is as bad for individuals as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. a pack-and-a-half daily habit, and harms physical health ‘even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity.’ Personal first steps: attend church, get connected, invite family and neighbors. For our Spiritual health first; physical as well.