Recognizing Important Warning Signs: Is Someone Depressed Or Suicidal?

Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors

Depression is a big problem in today’s world. And for a ministry leader or pastor, it can be scary to think about. It can feel very overwhelming.

But if you truly want to minister well to the people God has put around you… well, you need to be ready to recognize signs of concern and respond to them well.

So today, let’s tackle the first part of that. Let’s go through some common warning signs and red flags that might tell you depression, suicide, or hopelessness is a concern for someone.

Next week, we’ll take a look at practical action steps for what to do if you are concerned. Spoiler alert - if you are concerned, call 9-8-8 today for the suicide prevention lifeline today.

Click here to get your free PDF outlining the warning signs and action steps for depression.

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ABOUT YOUR HOST

This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-Candidate. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.

We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:

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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS

Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors.

The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations are used to help us keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.

Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.

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DISCLAIMER

This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.

In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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