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There is much debate in the Christian world about mental illness, and they parallel two extremes: it does not exist or we are powerless to it. Discover how P82 Project Restoration brings biblical hope and practical support to those facing serious mental illness and their caregivers.

A Christian response to The Schizophrenic Unicorn—raising concerns about its impact on biblical counseling and care for families facing schizophrenia.

This blog post was adapted from Deborah's podcast on Mama Bear Diaries. Click here  to watch this podcast. In the fall of 2024, while I...

Explore how faith and mental illness intersect through scripture, honesty, and hope, even in the darkest seasons of crisis and suffering.

Learn how one church broke the silence around mental illness in the church, offering hope, prayer, and support for families walking through serious challenges.

Arizona Mad Moms are rising. Families of those with serious mental illness are uniting and demanding change—learn more about the Arizona Mad Moms movement.

God uses the weak to help the weak. Be encouraged in speaking up for mental illness, and the gospel, even when you feel afraid or unequipped.

Discover Leslie’s powerful mental health recovery story in Arizona—from homelessness and hospitalization to hope, healing, and helping others through peer support. See how your support makes a lasting difference through P82.

When legislative deals sweep away crucial mental health reforms, Arizona’s SMI families pay the price. Caregivers like us need compassion, not compromise.

SB1291’s SDM amendment risks SMI safety by weakening guardianship protections. Families warn: vulnerable lives are at stake without real reform.

A Thanksgiving moment shows why SMI and community support matter. Our systems isolate the vulnerable—we need a better way.

After a painful introduction to the adult mental health system, Deborah Geesling shares a stirring reflection on caregiver support, human dignity, and the church's call to love and advocate for those with serious mental illness

Deborah Geesling of P82 Project Restoration receives the 2022 Arizona Psychiatric Society’s Mental Health Public Service Award for her tireless advocacy for families impacted by Serious Mental Illness. Read her heartfelt reflection on this shared honor.

Through the grief and struggles of caring for a loved one with serious mental illness, God is doing something deeper. This post offers gospel-centered encouragement for caregivers—reminding them that their suffering is not wasted, and that God is near, working for something better.

Christians are called to engage with the spiritual world, but mislabeling serious mental illness as spiritual oppression can be deeply harmful. This post offers a thoughtful, scripturally grounded perspective on how believers can approach mental illness with wisdom, compassion, and care.

Not all caregiving crises are visible. This honest and heartbreaking story offers a glimpse into the life of a caregiver walking beside a loved one with serious mental illness—navigating unseen struggles, spiritual rejection, and the redemptive power of God's grace.

During a season of loss and financial hardship, I learned to thank God not just for what He gave—but for what He withheld. This journal entry from 2008 reminds us that even in uncertainty, God’s faithfulness never wavers.

The seriously mentally ill are often unseen—forgotten by systems, overlooked by media, and unheard in public discourse. As calls for justice echo across the nation, this blog urges us to look deeper, to see the twice unseen, and to advocate with intention and compassion for those who cannot speak up for themselves.

The Holidays can be incredibly difficult for families and caregivers of those with serious mental illness. Amid festive cheer, milestones missed, and overwhelming symptoms, how can we offer support? This post shares practical tips on navigating the season with your loved one in mind—creating new traditions, providing space, and offering encouragement in the face of challenges.

As the world shut down in 2020, I feared the worst for my son, who battles a serious mental illness. What unfolded revealed both unexpected strength—and deep isolation. This post shares lessons from the pandemic, the reality of our mental health system, and how we can offer true, lasting hope to those who suffer.