What does Judaism say about therapy and mental health? Is it a lack of faith to need it? · Askery

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What does Judaism say about therapy and mental health? Is it a lack of faith to need it?

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Rabbi Eliyahu Green3mo ago
Rabbi Yossi Adler3mo ago
Rabbanit Sara Cohen3mo ago

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg on a Jewish approach to mental health — bringing it out of the shadows, and why seeking help is strength rather than a failure of faith.

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