Over the last few decades, I’ve been dismayed that our federal government’s health-related initiatives and websites do not include spirituality in their frameworks for health and wellbeing. Consequently, the spiritual dimension of health is not recommended as a resource to improve individual health and wellbeing and the nation’s public health.
By not recognizing the spiritual component of the wellbeing of individuals, our federal government is contributing to the spiritual demise of our citizens. This impacts negatively on not only all aspects of personal wellbeing, but on the public health of our nation and its related plaguing social issues such as poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, unemployment, crime, violence, and suicide.
I believe that one's personal faith/spirituality is the most important factor that contributes to their wellbeing!
I've written a previous blog post here on PACES CONNECTION on The Connection Between ACES and Mass Shootings and what impact that poor spiritual health has on these shooters.
The people of the United States need to be encouraged to make matters of faith and spirituality a facet of their personal health.
On that note, I have written a comprehensive blog post - in a white paper format - that addresses this issue.
The post provides a rationale for our federal agencies to include the spiritual dimension of health within their frameworks and on their websites. It also provides specific recommendations that these agencies should address. Finally, the post offers ways in which you and others can make a difference on this matter.
I especially encourage you to participate in the current Open Comment Period regarding the Healthy People 2030 initiative that I mention in the post. (This period ends December 2, 2022.)
Also, please consider sharing this initiative with your colleagues and others in your network. Perhaps write a special communications/newsletter/blog post on this topic with a link to the blog post.
I invite you to prayerfully read the blog post and do what you can to support this important issue as I believe that a group of resolved people can cause a change to occur.
Read the post here to learn more -- Spirituality and Health in Our Federal Government
Be well.
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