Mental Illness

Two people talking

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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Man contemplating suicide

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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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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Recognize. Reframe. Repeat.

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

A Catholic Response to the Mental Health Crisis

Behind the statistics, facts, and figures on our nation's mental health crisis are human beings. How the Church and we respond can save lives and help get people who are suffering the help they need.
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