My schizoaffective disorder means I can’t watch the Ukraine news. Here’s what I am doing instead
By 
Sharon Hastings2022-03-18T10:55:00
Christians should be aware of what is taking place in our world so we can pray. But what should we do when our own mental health makes watching the news impossible? Dr Sharon Hastings shares her story of living with schizoaffective disorder
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