The Healing Realities of Merging Mental Health and Spirituality: Because Good Mental Health is The Birthright of Everyone in The Global Village

Leading Ladies on the Frontline for Mental Health Balance and Awareness with Nouchelle Hastings and Dr. S. Regina Robertson New Dimensions Global

Since we have crossed over into the New Year, it is crucial that each one be cognizant of the importance of good mental health and well-being as an urgent imperative for everyone, everywhere in the Global Village. If ever there was a time to show up mentally stable, it is now, because the failed strategies of thinking and being will bring the same results received in 2022. So, we must first understand and be willing to accept what good mental health looks and feels like. From the perspective of the World Health Organization (WHO, 2021), “Mental Health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” This is their truth. However, as a reality, it is seldom prioritized or accomplished in its proper context for all of humanity.

And, if we were to deduct from historic and current data, you will note that factors such as: country of birth, race and ethnicity, socio economic status and cultural mores, housing, education, employment and income, gender disparities, food insecurity, access to quality and affordable health care services, and the damaging effect of climate change on the environment, to name a few, have proven themselves to cause significant threats to the health and well-being of others. Then again, irrespective of these variants, we as a people, continue to grapple with the Global stigma, fear, shame, and discrimination that’s often associated with mental illness. Such a discourse serves to perpetuate a false narrative which has been instrumental in feeding the above mentioned and has proven to be detrimental to the overall wellbeing of individuals and family systems. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why this aspect of healthcare continues to vie for the same respect and favor that is afforded other “illnesses” on a Global basis. With the advent of COVID-19 as a deadly world-wide pandemic, its tentacles of isolation, fear, uncertainty, and the inequitable distribution of resources, further compounded an already tenuous situation. Suffice it to say, this continuing turmoil has led to increasing levels of mental insecurity worldwide. However, in this environment of chaos and flux, lies a window of opportunity to transform the perception and care of mental health and wellbeing for the betterment of humanity within the Global Village. If ever there was a time to merge mental health and spirituality, it is now. Yet, to fully understand and underscore the legitimacy of any storyline that is antithetical to Your Truth- the Truth of Who you are, will require the courage to change your current misconception about who man says that you are.

The Necessary Question. Has anyone ever told you that you came to this earth locked and loaded with everything needed to begin the journey called life; and within you, lies a built-in propensity to successfully complete your Divine purpose for being Chosen and Sent on a specific Earthly Mission? If so, it is critical that you live your life being aware that good mental health and wellbeing is your birthright. If not, know that It cannot be purchased nor favored upon you. It’s already yours by reason of Who created and designed you for purpose. THIS IS HIS TRUTH for your life. Thus, regardless of where or how you made your entrance, it is not something you should have to struggle to achieve. Your Creator ensured that you came prepared to succeed in every area of your life, regardless of the challenges you would encounter along the way.

When you understand Who you are, and that this Never changes; Who your father is, and that He is The King of Kings, which means that you are Royalty; that no monarchy on earth has more power and authority than you have; that you’re here to Rule and Reign in a predetermined lane, irrespective of people, places, spaces, circumstances or things; and that His promises are immutable! It shall be well with you.

You were never given the spirit of fear, instead your birthright is inclusive of the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Having the Creator’s mindset indicates that there is no room in your vocabulary for a “can’t do” type of mentality, which is vital to the ability to govern yourself