Deeper problems?

‘I’ve got something deeper, something psychological going on…’ … ‘It’s my mental health that’s the issue…’.

pastoral care Andrew Collins

Hearing such statements can lead us to think that a person’s struggle is beyond the reach of pastoral care. Discernment is needed, and referral to a qualified professional may be necessary, particularly with medical problems and struggles that involve risk. But are psychological problems outside the scope and understanding of Scripture itself?