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Scenario

When religious leaders question psychiatric medication

My anxiety medication works but I worry it means I do not trust God enough, and my pastor's comments about pharmaceutical dependency make it worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual authority figures may inadvertently shame congregants for seeking mental health treatment.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Faith and physical health — what research shows?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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