Taking Our Meds Faithfully: A Christian Perspective on Psychiatric Medication

Psychiatric medication doesn’t cure mental illness. However, using it wisely as part of a holistic approach to addressing mental health challenges can provide relief from some of the most debilitating symptoms. Medication just might be what someone needs to begin cultivating a greater level of mental health.

In this talk, Ryan discusses:

• How embodiment informs a Christian perspective on psychiatric medication
• Using medication to alleviate suffering
• Viewing medication as a means, not an end

Additional Resources

• Presentation slides
• My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind by Scott Stossel
• Finding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges by John Swinton

This talk was given on March 10, 2024, to a mental health support group at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.