Rachael Newham
Rachael Newham is the Mental Health Friendly Church Project Manager at Kintsugi Hope and spends much of her time travelling the country preaching, speaking and writing about issues related to faith and mental health. Her first book Learning to Breathe came out in 2018 and her latest book And Yet exploring joy and lament was published in 2021 by Form Faith.
OpinionUsing antidepressants isn’t a lack of faith, it’s one of many tools God can use to help us
Author and mental health advocate Rachael Newham explains why we shouldn’t disregard antidepressants as God can use any number of tools to help us manage mental health difficulties.
- Opinion
Medical updates are positive for depression treatment, but the Church has a part to play too
After recent updates to The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on depression, Kintsugi Hope’s Rachael Newham explains that they’re a start but church and community have a vital part to play in people’s recovery.
- Opinion
Jesus doesn’t owe you happiness this Christmas… but he did come to be with you in the dark times
As Christians we can sometimes be tricked into believing that Jesus came to make us happy. Writer Rachael Newham explains how the prosperity gospel has crept into our thinking, when really Jesus’ promise is far greater.
