Jeremy Baker is a GP with forty years of experience in mental health practice and education. He is also part of the Deacon Trust, which runs programmes for mental health education for the Church and community. Hear him speak about the role of human connection, empathy and compassion in supporting people in distress and with mental health issues.
Prayer Points
1. That the church and the nation develop increased sensitivity, kindness and compassion towards each other.
2. That collectively, we develop strategies in our communities and churches to comfort and support those in distress and with mental health conditions.
3. That we can absorb the knowledge of the Gospel, and the identity of Christ as we do these things.
4. That the government and mental health services are focused and resourced to strengthen community resilience and wellbeing
5. That God is glorified in our lives and in our communities