Culturally Informed Mental Health Care

EMQ » April - May 2026 » Volume 62 Issue 2

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Summary: Mental health is a growing area of need. Christians have an opportunity to step into this space to bring holistic healing. However, we often engage in such ministries without taking the time to contextualize our understanding of mental health. This article explores some of the challenges when engaging in cross-cultural mental health work.  

By Sofia Locke

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