Church leaders were challenged to prioritize mental health in their ministry as well as in their own lives during a week of spiritual emphasis held at Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters. The week of prayer was led by Dr. Neil Nedley who spoke to employees in Silver Spring, Maryland. 

During the four-day series, Nedley emphasized the integration of spiritual well-being with that of physical, mental and emotional health.

Nedley underscored a wholistic approach to health ministry as an integral component in spreading the gospel. “The beauty of medical missionary work is that it not only offers healing now, but also for eternity."  

There is a global need to understand and address these issues according to Dr. Peter Landless, director of health ministries for the world Church. “Mental health issues are no respecter of persons, even Adventists” said Landless when introducing Nedley.

Throughout the week, Nedley's topics included managing emotions, avoiding thinking errors, depression and living the psychological good life.

Nedley is a practicing physician in Internal Medicine with an emphasis in Gastroenterology, Mental Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and the difficult-to-diagnose patient.  Nedley also serves as the President of Weimar Center of Health and Education in the U.S. state of California. 

The week of prayer presentations were recorded by Hope Channel and are available for viewing HERE.