The topic of mental health is EXTREMELY important. Unfortunately, there is often a stigma attached with the topic and anyone who is dealing with mental health issues. That needs to change. Professional athletes, the hit TV show Ted Lasso (and its cast), and others are working to highlight the importance of mental health.
Our guest, Bob Mullen, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), shares about mental health, how we can overcome the stigmas that are attached to mental health issues, and various resources that are available, including counseling.
Bob has over 27 years of experience, specializing in depression, anxiety, anger management, and grief counseling. He treats patients 18 and older utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered counseling in his approach with his clients. A native of Long Island, New York, Bob has a Master's in Counselor Education and a Doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He is also the Fort Worth Chapter President for Christian Counselors of Texas.
Bob is also a talented musician, has served as a chaplain, and has also served as Pulpit Minister and/or Executive Minister at churches in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Bob and I met and became friends in 2009 when we were both serving churches in River Oaks (Fort Worth) and were part of the River Oaks Ministerial Alliance together.
If you are struggling with mental health issues, please know that you don't have to go through this alone. If you need immediate assistance for you or a friend or loved one, dial 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or 911.
If you know of other resources which would be helpful to share, please email info@communitynorthbc.org. Thank you for helping us help others!
Links:
Community North Baptist Church website: communitynorthbc.org
LifeStance Health (Mental Healthcare practice which Bob is a provider for): lifestance.com
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Number (available 24/7): Call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
Texas Mental Health and Substance Use Resources Website: hhs.texas.gov/mental-health-substance-use-resources
Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative Website: texassuicideprevention.org
Mental and Substance Use Disorders Treatment resource: findtreatment.gov
Collin County College Mental Health Resources (Counseling) for Students website: collin.edu/studentresources/counseling
Music: Lookin' Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
