Resources for Churches and Christian Leaders

In addition to the resources below, more general information about eating disorders and how to help is available from eating disorder organisations listed here.

  • Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse: Creating Healthy Christian Cultures
    Oakley, L., and Humphreys, J. (2019). Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse: Creating Healthy Christian Cultures. SPCK Publishing.
    This book offers a definition of spiritual abuse and discusses its common effects. It discusses approaches to respond well to disclosures of abuse and to create safe, healthy Christian communities.
  • Mental Health First Aid Australia
    Mental Health First Aid courses provide training in how to helpfully respond to someone experiencing mental health struggles and assist them to link with professional supports.