MENTAL HEALTH HEALING AND SHARING: A PRAYERFUL WALK IN FELLOWSHIP FOR A DEEPER SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Monday, November 8, 2021 6:30 – 8pm The holiday season is fast approaching. For many, this is...
Mental Health
Mental Health Survey Results
The Mental Health team would like to thank you for your continued support of our congregation’s pursuit to explore ways of responding to those families struggling with mental health and challenges due...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Due to the especially difficult events in today’s world and life challenges many are facing, the Deacon’s established a Mental Health Ministry to offer tools as a guide to good mental health. The...
Breaking the Stigma Now
From a recent article on the Presbyterian Mission page: The Rev. Tami Seidel noticed something when people shared prayer requests at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, New York. “People get engaged...
Mental Health Awareness
In addition to problems associated with depression, anxiety, fear, self-harm, and chemical abuse, in the United States more than 40 million people are showing symptoms of compulsive behavior related to...
Our Congregation as Companions
Companionship is a way that is open to us all and a foundation for an authentic life together. It is equally as important as a supportive response to those suffering with mental health challenges. Just...
Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about half of us will experience a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in life. In the extraordinary circumstances of a global pandemic,...
Mental Health and Valentine’s Day
This weekend is Valentine’s Day, a feel-good day if you have a significant other and like chocolate. The focus on romantic relationships can be fun. (Many men, however, will admit that they feel pressure...
Our Continued Focus on Mental Health for our Congregation and Community
artwork by Eric Kreuter The reality is one in four families in our community is dealing with mental health and life struggles circumstances. The FPCY Mental Health Team has been created to explore ways...
COVID-19 Impacts Mental Health and Wellness
Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During COVID-19 Pandemic – United States, June 24-30, 2020 The statistics are staggering. This...