Friendly Psych
About
Welcome to the Friendly Psych! I'm Olivia, your friendly neighborhood psychology major. In this blog, I debunk misconceptions about therapy and bridge the gap between the Christian Church and mental health.
Mission
My mission is to bring awareness of mental illness to the Church and prompt healthy responses to the mental health epidemic in our communities.
Vision
I envision Churches providing a welcoming atmosphere to those struggling with mental illness. I see Church as a place where people are pointed to Biblical truth, encouraged in their relationship with God, and are given mental health resources. I ascribe to the whole person approach to health (mind, body, & spirit), thus, hope to see Christians encouraged to treat their mental struggles on all three sides.
Author
Olivia Chambers is a nomad who's goal is to live from coast to coast across America. Her journey gives her an intimate view of mental health as she works to improve her own and others as a undergrad at Oral Roberts University. When she's not studying, Olivia can be found writing with her local Inkling's Society and jumping into crazy workout classes (aerial is the newest craze). She's learning and growing everyday and is recording every minute of it!