Anxiety and Depression

Teenager on social media who will someday have social anxiety

Social Media and Social Anxiety

Maybe it’s high time we all ask ourselves this question: How many likes do we really need to feel loved? 

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Teens in crisis

Helping Teens in Crisis 

Data show teens continue to struggle with mental health. Helping to address the problem is a moral obligation and will require support from all of us. 
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A Guide to Self-Compassion 

When Jesus related the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself,” built into that phrase is a message to take care of our own mental health. 
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The Gift of Wisdom

Reflect  “Do not worry” or “fear not” is a sentiment found often in scripture. Some of us can’t seem to help it though, can we? When that is the case, wisdom, which is a gift from the Lord, might urge ...
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Jesus walking with his disciples

How Jesus Avoided Burnout

Jesus set the example for addressing stress and fear.
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Recognize. Reframe. Repeat.

A Franciscan therapist offers practical tips rooted in prayer to help ease our anxiety.
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Finding God in My Depression

Depression has taught me that perhaps the greatest act of trust is to know that how God heals us is way less important than how he loves us.
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