Rachael Newham
Rachael Newham is a Theology of Mental Health Specialist, writing and speaking widely on issues of faith, mental illness and wellbeing. She is the author of two books and her third is being published this summer.
ArticleHow Christian parents can help young people navigate Christmas stress
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, but for many young people it brings added stresses - Rachael Newham analyses the problem and suggests some ways Christian parents can respond
ArticleResponding to suicidal thoughts with hope - thoughts for Christian parents
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches Rachael Newham helps Christian parents think about creating cultures of hope
ArticleThis Mental Health Awareness week, Christian parents can turn to the Bible for help with the well-being of their children
As Christian parents, we’re probably used to wanting to find out what the Bible has to say about the issues facing us and our families. We want to use scripture to help us navigate the world, and whilst sometimes we can easily see what the Bible has to say on a topic (there is an abundance of wisdom on navigating conflict well, for example), at other times it can be a little trickier.
ArticleOur children and young people need the good news not mere happy news
Rachael Newham considers whether we are passing on an emotional prosperity gospel and what a healthier approach might be.
IssuesHow can I keep myself mentally healthy?
There is always a pressure to live all guns blazing, with energy and enthusiasm. Yet for many of us, we are exhausted rather than exhilarated.
