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Highlights
- The church's response to child and adolescent mental health disorders has too often been characterized by fear and misinformation rather than grace or wisdom.
- About the Author: Matthew S. Stanford (PhD, Baylor University) is CEO of the Hope and Healing Center and Institute in Houston, Texas, and adjunct professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Hospital Institute for Academic Medicine.
- 248 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Ministry
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About the Book
Psychologist Matthew Stanford educates Christians about a range of common mental health disorders-from both scientific and biblical perspectives-so that the church may offer young people hope, a holistic view of human nature, accessible care, and supportive community.Book Synopsis
The church's response to child and adolescent mental health disorders has too often been characterized by fear and misinformation rather than grace or wisdom. Psychologist Matthew Stanford educates Christians about a range of common mental health disorders-from both scientific and biblical perspectives-so that the church may offer young people hope, a holistic view of human nature, accessible care, and supportive community.
Review Quotes
"Grace for the Children by Dr. Matthew Stanford is an excellent and comprehensive clinical guide for finding hope in the midst of child and adolescent mental illness. It covers autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD and related disorders, and eating disorders. It also includes helpful spiritual and biblical perspectives. Highly recommended!"
About the Author
Matthew S. Stanford (PhD, Baylor University) is CEO of the Hope and Healing Center and Institute in Houston, Texas, and adjunct professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Hospital Institute for Academic Medicine. His research on the interplay between mental health and faith has been featured in such national publications as The New York Times, USA Today, and Christianity Today. A Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, he is the author of several books including Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness and Grace for the Children: Finding Hope in the Midst of Child and Adolescent Mental Illness.