Depression Awareness Month - A Conversation with Art Ross and Charlie Hinton on Experiencing Depression

Published October 12, 2022
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The Mental Health and Wellness Committee was pleased to sponsor "A Conversation with Art Ross and Charlie Hinton on Experiencing Depression" held on October 2, 2022. This program was featured in recognition of October being Depression Awareness Month. Charlie Hinton was introduced as a long time member of WMPC who has served as a Deacon, an Elder and as a Stephen Minister. Art Ross was recognized as WMPC Pastor Emeritus, known by all and who just celebrated his 79th birthday.

Art and Charlie graciously accepted this opportunity to share their experiences with depression, their understandings of this condition, and how they have come to live with and beyond depression. We were very fortunate to have this heartfelt afternoon of sharing with these two servants. They helped us understand more about depression, loss and the healing that takes place in our shared community.

This video contains information on depression, anxiety and suicide that may be sensitive for some. Please take care of yourself.  If you find this difficult to watch you can turn it off or pause it if needed. If you need to talk to someone there is a pastor on call 7 days a week, 919-605-4593. Below the video is another link to resources that were put together by the Mental Health and Wellness Ministry. It contains websites with good educational information as well as information on support groups and individual help. There are also hotlines to call if you are in need. You are not alone.

Find additional resources here.