Ugh! 'Bystanders'? Why that? That's how it felt for a long time while living next to a family member who struggled with mental health for over 50 years. The specialists concerned themselves with the patient and frequently failed to involve family members. Their ability to offer the loved support so much depends on family members coping well. This book goes a very long way to offer a range of insight, advice and so importantly spiritual help, even when you and this resource are alone to ponder the questions that follow each chapter. Thank the Lord for those who perceived the need for the 2022 conference, for the need for this book and for editing the papers for publication.
I must add a word of caution about some of the shared experiences, these were traumatic to people involved but can be to the reader too. It is best to discuss these with family and friends.
May the book merit a great audience and be a blessing to the Christian community and beyond.