Identity. Addiction. Depression. Resilience. Optimism.

These five topics can summarise the world’s collective mental health experience of the last few years. And if you don’t fall under one of these brackets yourself, it’s certain you know someone who does.

But there are at least two good things that came out of the hardship. One, the light that’s been shone on the critical need for better mental health care. And two, the unique opportunity we have as Christians to promote a new, Christ-centred approach to mental health care.

In collaboration between the Centre for Theology and Psychology and ISCAST (Christianity and Science in Conversation), this full–day conference will look at some of the most pressing mental health issues facing people today, and how we can approach them from a clinical and theological perspective.

You’ll hear from six speakers on topics including:

How to respond theologically and respectfully to gender dysphoria.
A holistic approach to mental health care informed by Christian faith and hermeneutics.
A comparison of contemporary wellbeing strategies and faith-based approaches to mental health crises.
The empirical and dogmatic dimensions of clinical practice and their applications in specific areas of mental health.
A new approach for Christian leaders seeking to empower and promote resilience in their communities.
The qualities that enable recovery and growth after adversity, and how they can be cultivated within Christian contexts.

You’ll have ample time for discussion throughout the day (with lunch included to fuel your mind), as well as an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers through a panel at the end.

These are difficult and, at times, confronting topics. This conference aims to create an environment where we can learn and grow with each other as Christians and professionals. So, please join us as we face these topics head–on and forge a new path forward for faith-based mental health care.

Info and tickets at: iscast.org/ctp-iscast