A Nouwen Network calls for 

‘A National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding’

In 2013 A Nouwen Network called for ‘A National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding’ to be the established in Australia:

          “A Nouwen Network invites you to join with us in establishing A National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding in Australia. We call for this day to be held on the Sunday of, or immediately following 10th October – the date on which World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually.”

A Nouwen network continued to share this invitation widely and it received strong support.

2015: “A Nouwen Network continues to proclaim that ‘Any day is a good day to show support’ for those whose lives are affected by mental health issues. We also believe that there is a great need or A National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding to be held annually here in Australia. We encourage you to join with us in praying for mental health issues on the Sunday of, or immediately following World Mental Health Day 10th October.  Workplaces of church organizations and schools are invited to participate in the day of prayer on a weekday of choice during Mental Health Week. We do not suggest that there is just one way in which this day should be celebrated. Participate in whatever manner best suits your own faith community. You can download helpful Worship Resources to use for the Day of Prayer from several Mental Mental Health Ministry websites.”

NOTHING CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSIDERED, MEDICAL ADVICE 

OR TO SERVE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.