Introduction to Blitztheblues.com

Blitztheblues was launched on 10th October, 2010, in an endeavour to generate broader community discussion and lateral thinking in respect to the spiritual and religious aspects of the total mental health equation.

A 21st century approach to mental health and general wellbeing needs to be embraced, thereby exploring the interconnecting links between the physical, spiritual (mental, emotional and sexual), environmental and religious aspects of life and the solutions that are available to mankind when addressing certain mental, physical and behavioural issues from this holistic approach.

Relationship dynamics are often at the centre of certain mental, physical and behavioural issues. And it’s for this reason an understanding of relationships, religion and reconciliation (3Rs) is also promoted through Blitztheblues. An understanding of the three Rs reveals the vital links between God, self and others and paves the way for early intervention and a more inclusive and holistic approach to dealing with growing mental health issues and their subsequent impact on relationships, physical health, behavioural issues, productivity and life as a whole.

Statement of Purpose

  1. To promote and action a holistic approach to addressing depression and other mental health issues including the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental aspects of life.
  2. To act as a connecting link between individuals, families and the wider community in promoting and/or restoring healthy relationships.
  3. To be an effective adjunct to existing mental health providers while placing an emphasis on the spiritual aspect of total well-being.
  4. To liaise with schools, mental health providers and community groups in promoting mental health through spiritual insight.
  5. To be active in lobbying state and federal politicians for necessary changes to underpin the spiritual well-being of families, communities and individuals.


+ Holistic Definition of Depression

Depression is a mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, discouragement and, at its worst, even despair, resulting from and proportionate to personal loss, tragedy, stress, or negative changes in circumstances. (Unresolved despair may lead to suicide if urgent help is not immediately sought. Help is available for everyone. Seek it, and it will be found.).

Depression may be the consequence of physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, social, and/or financial abuse or deprivation. Ill health, chronic pain, drug, alcohol or other substance abuse, loneliness, hormone imbalance, diet deficiency, fear of death or other fear related issues may also precipitate depression, or it may be a response to environmental or climatic conditions, or the suffering and negativity in life. Depression may also be caused by a chemical imbalance of unknown origin within the brain, or it may be that the depression triggers the chemical imbalance. Depression may also be the consequence of prolonged emotional and psychological suffering (spiritual distress) caused by any number of situations or events. Most individuals experience depression to some degree, at some stage in their life. However, not everyone requires medical intervention. Often sharing the burden may be sufficient to lift the depression. “A problem shared is a problem halved

+ Research Shows Power of Prayer

Communicating with God or other spirits can improve both your mental and physical health, Australian researchers suggest.

  • A report in the Medical Journal of Australia reviewed controversial scientific evidence that religious or spiritual prayer can boost a believer’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
  • The report says 74% of Australians believe in a higher power, with many praying regularly as part of their worship.

 

+ Biblical Definition of Love
“Love suffers long and is kind: love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, endures all things, Love never fails…..And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

– 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-13 (Circa 56AD)

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