Mental Health in Search of Spirituality

I have known Kam Wong and his wife, Gracia, for quite a number of years. He is a professionally qualified psychiatrist and a Christian with a deep and genuine personal faith. In this book, Dr. Kam skillfully explores the border where modern mental health therapy meets spirituality. He knows well the practice of modern psychiatry including the prescription of medications and counselling, but in treating patients suffering mental health problems due to stress and anxiety, Dr. Kam vividly describes cases where healing resulted because of trust in God and the invisible power of faith. I was intrigued by how, in this book, Dr. Kam so clearly outlines the mental struggles many people face on a daily basis. As a pastor, I sometimes feel surrounded by people with psychological hurts. Our world is full of inner battles in which some people find victory, others are less successful, but everyone deals with at one time or another. In Mental Health in Search of Spirituality, Dr. Kam shows wisdom and insight into the Scriptures that give him, as a doctor, additional tools for healing the inner person of the mind. I recommend this book to everyone whose life work involves understanding and helping the people around them. Peter TsukahiraCo-founding Pastor, Carmel Congregation, Israel Mental Health in Search of Spirituality will be a welcomed addition for disciples of Jesus and church leaders alike who are seeking to grow in their understanding of the intersection between personal faith and the mental health issues that so many in our world face on a daily basis. Thought-provoking, insightful and thoroughly practical, this book combines profound Biblical truth with decades of clinical expertise in order to help believers experience the abundant life Jesus promised us. Those who read this will be greatly blessed! James WongAssociate Pastor, Anchor Church, Sydney Dr. Kam Wong has been a leading light as a psychiatrist and a Christian in helping children, adolescents, and their families find good mental health for over thirty years. We are fortunate that he has distilled his great expertise into his book, Mental Health in Search of Spirituality, which is filled with astute observations on not only why Christians are not immune to the challenges of living in this world, but also how both secular psychological/psychiatric treatment can partner with the Christian worldview to help us gain mental well-being. This is an important book for Christians, ministers and professionals alike and I am delighted to recommend this to all. Dr. Terrance LimConsultant Psychiatrist, Sydney Mental Health in Search of Spirituality is a splendid contribution to one of today's most serious conversations concerning the connection between mental health and Christian spirituality. The excellent combination of Dr. Kam Wong's rich experience as a practicing psychiatrist and his faithful commitment to Christian faith and spirituality makes this book truly valuable for everyone-all psychiatrists who need to know what Christian spirituality has to offer, local pastors who accompany their church members struggling with their mental issues, and all Christians who tearfully walk in the darkness of the night. This book is scientifically based, theologically sound, and spiritually encouraging. Joas AdiprasetyaJakarta Theological Seminary, Indonesia Mental Health in Search of Spirituality is Dr. Wong's life's work. It's the culmination of years of clinical practice and authentically grappling