Using Antidepressants: Should the church be a more enabling environment?
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One in six UK adults take antidepressants—yet mental health is still a taboo topic in many churches. Dr Rob Waller, Consultant Psychiatrist and co-founder of the Mind and Soul Foundation, and Dr Lavanya Dua, former GP, pastor, and speaker, joined Esther Higham to explore why it’s so hard to open up about these struggles in Christian communities.
Released on 27 Oct 2025
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