Mental Health Awareness

A suicide prevention sign is pictured on a protective fence on the walkway of the George Washington Bridge between in New York City Jan.12, 2022. The suicide epidemic in the U.S. is costing lives, and Catholic dioceses and ministries are racing to get in place much needed accompaniment for those crying for mental health help. (OSV News photo/Mike Segar, Reuters)

Experts: Mental health ministry a dire need across the U.S. church

January 20, 2023

During the six months following the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launch in July, more than 2 million calls, texts and chat messages have streamed into its 200 call centers coast-to-coast, the Associated Press recently reported.

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A Franciscan therapist offers practical tips rooted in prayer to help ease our anxiety.

Recognize. Reframe. Repeat.

December 9, 2022

A Franciscan therapist offers practical tips rooted in prayer to help ease our anxiety.

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7 Things to Know about Suicide

April 19, 2020

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Father Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, has been speaking and writing about suicide for decades.

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