Mental Illness

A mother and child are seen enjoying time together in a park in Indianapolis. All mothers are honored in special ways on Mother's Day, which is May 10 this year. (CNS photo/Mary Ann Wyand, The Criterion)

Studies show need to increase mental health support for young women, mothers

OSV News June 27, 2025

Limited access to mental health care, rising substance use disorders and increasing income inequality are three likely reasons that young women and mothers are reporting declining mental health.

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God’s Peace

Christopher Heffron April 18, 2025

St. Francis of Assisi was a medieval man to his core, yet his problems were not dissimilar to what we face today.

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Jane de Chantal: A Saint for the Depressed

Bert Ghezzi March 8, 2025

Despite debilitating depression, this French saint of the 17th century led a remarkable life.

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Imperfect Children of a Perfect God

Christopher Heffron January 2, 2025

We are wildly imperfect, yet fully made in God’s image. And God desires us to be well, to love ourselves enough to be well

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The Road to Emmaus: Accompanying Those with Mental Illness

Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap December 30, 2024

What does it mean to accompany one another? The road to Emmaus can be our guide, writes Father Fred Cabras, a Franciscan mental health professional.

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Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry

Father Fred Cabras OFM Cap September 27, 2024

Recognize, Reframe, Repeat: three Rs to help you deal with your daily anxiety.

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