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More Black churches are making mental health care part of their ministry

Many Black pastors are educating their congregations about mental health challenges and connecting them with support networks. Bible Based Fellowship Church’s lead pastor, Anthony White, received mental health training aimed at spiritual leaders to help them address the needs of congregants. Daylina Miller | WUSF Public Media BY STEPHANIE COLOMBINI, WUSF Public Media Sandy Fields came […]

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