Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka is a multi-award-winning psychiatrist, author, and speaker. As Chief Medical Officer for Philadelphia's public mental health system, he led the redesign of Philadelphia's crisis system and the implementation of 988 in Philadelphia. In July 2022, Philadelphia was recognized by as a model City for 988 implementation by the Biden Administration. Dr Shoyinka trained at Yale, Columbia, and NYU, is Triple Board certified and holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and a Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians. He serves on the Board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, the Medical Director Institute of the National Council, and the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Dr Shoyinka has received Special Presidential Commendation and the Jeanne Spurlock Minority Fellowship Achievement Awards from the American Psychiatric Association. He has been recognized as a Black leader shaping the future of Psychiatry by the Scattergood Foundation and is a regular guest speaker at state and national conferences. He lives in the greater Philadelphia area with his wife, Dr Kemi Shoyinka, and their 3 children.
As a serving Pastor with three decades of experience, I wholeheartedly and unequivocally recommend the book as a valuable resource for approaching mental health issues in our congregations and larger communities. Rev. O M Efueye, Senior Pastor, Chapel of Life, London, UK President, Aslan Life Ministries This is a much-needed handbook addressing the spiritual and physical components of mental health in a balanced manner. It is an excellent read for anyone wishing to have a holistic view of mental health issues and their treatment. Rev. (Atty) Funmi Obilana, Assistant Continental Overseer RCCG the Americas Senior Pastor RCCG Living Spring This book accomplishes much to combat the stigma around these conditions. It teases apart the important concept of mental health from mental illness and provides tips observant lay people can use to recognize mental conditions early so they can guide individuals and families to the right quarters. Rev. (Dr) Olubi Johnson, PhD (Physics), Senior Pastor, Scripture Pasture Christian Center, Ibadan For far too long, mental illness has carried a stigma not just for people of faith but within society at large. I pray that this primer on mental health and faith will be used by the Church to bring light, compassion, knowledge, and hope to the subject of mental illness. Philip Schaefer, Pastor Emeritus, Christian Fellowship Church, Columbia, Missouri. This book proclaims a message that is so desperately needed in the church at this time. It is the best book on mental health and faith I have personally seen so far. I highly recommend it. Rev. Dr Sola Fola-Alade. Visionary Pastor The Liberty Church, London. This book combats the notion that mental health and faith are at-odds, and instead, equips faith leaders with information and resources. empowering them to support their communities more effectively with their wide-ranging mental health needs. Dr. Arthur C Evans. Former Commissioner, DBHIDS City of Philadelphia.