Mental Health
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Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches
The head of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, Daniel Whitehead, told CNA that amid an ongoing mental health crisis, the church... Read more
U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health
The initiative “builds upon the goal of promoting healing and hope for all who struggle with mental illness and is... Read more
For true synodality, counseling needs to be prioritized in Africa, religious sister says
Sister Gisela Rfanyu Shey spoke about counseling as a path to healing and synodaloty at the second African Women Theologian... Read more
Priest shares how he battled depression, emerged from ‘dark pit’ of temptation to suicide
Spanish priest Salvador Aguado Miguel shares his testimony following last week’s suicide of beloved Italian Father Matteo Balzano. Read more
Italian priest’s suicide underscores humanity of priests
The Catholic Church was profoundly shocked by the news of the death of Father Matteo Balzano, a 35-year-old priest who... Read more
French president to push social media ban for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other European and North American leaders in a call for age verification requirements for... Read more
Catholic bishops to join health professionals for online mental health retreat
The Divine Fulfillment Conference, organized by Souls of the Christian Apostolate, is being held Dec. 27–29 online. Read more
New president of Scottish bishops’ conference joins ‘railway mission’
Bishop John Keenan, the new leader of the Church in Scotland as of Nov. 4, recently participated in the mission... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people can be ‘artisans of hope’ amid mental health challenges
“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis... Read more
U.S. bishops invite faithful to pray mental health novena
The U.S. bishops announced the second annual novena beginning Oct. 10 for mental health as part of a national campaign... Read more
Kentucky conversion therapy ban will have ‘chilling effect’ on counseling, expert says
In the wake of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signing an executive order banning “conversion therapy,” some experts said the move... Read more
Diocese of Phoenix doubles down on mental health ministry
The soon-to-be Mental Health First Aid trainers are set to serve in each of the diocese’s deaneries, aiming to expand... Read more
Social media health hazard? Attorneys general call for surgeon general’s warning
A bipartisan group of 42 state attorneys general recently called for the U.S. surgeon general to add a health warning... Read more
Mother Teresa’s ‘spiritual darkness’ was not depression or loss of faith, scholar explains
St. Teresa of Calcutta’s “dark night of the soul” was a distinct charism that helped her build her faith and... Read more
Phone-free education: Catholic schools rise to the challenge
An increasing number of school districts across the U.S. are restricting or banning cellphone use — a move many Catholic... Read more
Religious sister speaks to 6,000 at National Eucharistic Congress about mental health
Sister Josephine Garrett’s breakout session on mental health attracted en estimated 6,000 people at the National Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Nebraska bishop shares mental illness story, offers message of hope
Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shared in a May 16 letter about his experience with mental illness... Read more
Peru’s government considers transexualism a mental health problem: what you need to know
The government of Peru has published a supreme decree in which “transsexualism” and “gender identity disorder” are considered “mental health... Read more
Catholic Church responds to mental health crisis across the U.S. and globally
Following a 2023 USCCB initiative, Catholics across the country and the world have been working in their local communities to... Read more
‘Christ wants to be with us’: how Catholic ministries are responding to the mental health crisis
Catholic organizations and ministries throughout the nation have been dedicating more resources to address the mental health crisis. Read more
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