Mental Illness

A suicide prevention sign is seen on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in 2008. Catholic ministry leaders shared with OSV News pastoral strategies for preventing suicide, as the nation observes Suicide Prevention Month in September. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

‘We need to talk about suicide,’ says Catholic mental health expert

As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, a Catholic mental health expert told OSV News that open, ongoing conversations about suicide are crucial.
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Dear Reader: A Ministry of Listening

Sometimes, all we need is someone to talk to, whether that be a casual conversation with a friend or time spent with a professional counselor.
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: Pumping Up with Prayer

Exercise can bring many physical and psychological benefits. When we add a layer of prayer, we can benefit spiritually.
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: The Stigma of Mental Illness

As Christians, we speak of respecting all life but, in reality, we often neglect people with mental illness.
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7 Things Catholics Need to Know about Suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. This renowned theologian has been speaking and writing about suicide for decades.
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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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