How we can use holistic mental health in the Church - Free Webinar
Why Holistic Mental Health?
MONDAY 14TH April, 7:30PM - 9PM (AEST)
As Christians, how should we approach holistic mental health care?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a “state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.
It’s a great ideal. But is ticking all these boxes the winning formula for a healthy happy and meaningful life?
Is holistic mental health the same thing? And is it better to view mental health as the complex definition above, or simply as the absence of distress and the ability to function in our daily lives?
In this webinar, Michael Wong will discuss the idea of holistic mental health, how it works, and how we can use it to benefit ourselves and those around us. We’ll also investigate what the bible has to say about holistic mental health, and whether it’s compatible with the biblical understanding of personal wellbeing outlined in Luke 2:52, the notion of multi-layered personal discourse a la Paul Ricoeur’s hermeneutics (Wong 2018), and other case studies (Wong 2021).
Presenter: Michael TH Wong
Michael is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry LKS Faculty of Medicine with The University of Hong Kong, where he studied medicine. While he is now retired, he currently holds an honorary appointment with them, and is involved in teaching and various ongoing research projects.
Currently, Michael holds a position as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Holistic Popular Mental Health Association, a charitable organisation focused on making holistic mental health services accessible and affordable.
He trained in Neuropsychiatry and clinical neuroscience at Maudsley Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, London. He has previously held various academic clinical and research positions at University of Melbourne and Monash University for 25 years.
Event Details
- Date: Monday April 14th
- Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
- Price: Free
Why Holistic Mental Health?
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