Orthodoxy and Mental Health w/ Father Zach Varghese

Описание: Fr. Zach Varghese is Vicar (Priest) of Saint Thomas Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Parish in Austin, Texas and a part of the larger circle of the Oriental Orthodox Church.

Outside of his duties as a shepherd to his flock and as a father to a daughter and son, he is cofounder and Chief Medical Officer at MAVA Partners. For more background information on Father Zach and his parish visit:

https://stthomastexas.org/our-clergy/

We have based our discussion on spiritual health and mental health on his foundational talk on Mental Health here:

   • OCCM Webinar: Mental Wellness-The Connecti...  

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
03:06 - The Climate in Austin and the English Iindian Orthodox Churches in Dallas
08:11 - Balancing Cultural and Historic Connections in the Church
11:18 - The Importance of Mental Health in the Orthodox Faith
25:00 - Understanding a Functional Person and a Functional Christian
31:47 - The DSM-5 and the Perception of Mental Illness
38:58 - The Difference Between Mental Health Issues and Spiritual Experiences
40:29 - The Role of Priests and Therapists in Providing Healing and Support
48:51 - The Importance of the Church in Providing Holistic Healing
01:05:30 - The Intersection of Mental Health and Spirituality