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Prayer for Inclusion
Creator God, we are your people. We look to the future with optimism and with faith in you, As we pursue our call to provide justice and fullness of life. For all people with mental illness. We pray that every man, woman and child May develop their potential And meet you In themselves and in one another. May we enjoy a totally welcoming community, With you as our center, Joined hand in hand with our sisters and brothers. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Based on the Pastoral Statement of US Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities – NCPD Council (National Catholic Partnership on Disability)
Resources
Film Reviews and Commentaries
Words on Bathroom Walls Reviewed by Brad Miner The Catholic Thing
Television Reviews/Commentaries
Spinning Out Reviewedby Pamela Hill NettletonU.S.Catholic
General Challenges
Articles/Commentaries
Learning to Cope With Her Husband’s Mental Illness: the Story of Suhad by International Catholic Migration Commission
The Road to Recovery: Psychotherapy or Medication—Which Is Right For Me? by Rachel Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak Patheos
Catholic relief agencies in Africa step in as pandemic impacts mental health by Tawanda Karombo National Catholic Reporter
Mental illness is hurting Black faith communities. Prayer shouldn’t be our only defense. by Kenneth C. Ulmer Religion News Service
Teens and the Impact of Sleep on Mental Health by Slumber Yard Medically reviewed by Dr. Gregory Minnis, DPT
Public Service Announcement to (Especially Catholic) Priests, Nuns, Social Workers, Therapists, and Lay People by Marie Kopp Patheos
Filipino priest warns of pandemic's mental health fallout. Better support and services are needed to tackle 'psychological impact of coronavirus' by Joseph Peter Calleja UCA News
The pandemic's devastating effect on American mental health by R.W. Dellinger Angelus News
Filipino boy kills himself over online learning by Joseph Peter Calleja UCA News
Mental Health awareness under the spotlight in UK byLydiaO’KaneVaticanNews
Adapting mental health services to COVID-19 by Callie Armstrong The Pilot
Covid-19: UN urges actions on mental health by Robin Gomez Vatican News
Amid Coronavirus, Catholic Psychologists Provide a Frame for Suicide Prevention by Perry West CAN/.National Catholic Register
Archbishop Fisher of Sydney provides Insights on Religion and Mental Health "Being a Christian doesn’t immunize you to life’s challenges." by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
Grace of the Mind and Mental Health by Mr. Daniel Cerdeiras Those Catholic Men
Church can do more to help with mental health, expert says by Charles C. Camosy Crux
People Born Blind Are Mysteriously Protected From Schizophrenia by Shayla Love Vice
Rwandan rehabilitation center cares for children with mental illness by Aimable Twahirwa National Catholic Reporter
The Hidden Crisis in Rural America by Emily Buder add toThe Atlantic
God Never Leaves: What Mental Illness Taught Me About My Faith by Guest Writer Patheos
Does mental illness make you violent? by Sofia Carozza Patheos;
Yes, We Have a Mental Health Crisis in America. It Starts in the White House. by Shane Phipps Patheos
5 Simple Ways To feel less rushed, even if you’re doing a lot by Gregory Bottaro, PsyD The CatholicPsych Institute
'Mentally ill' woman with dog sparks Indonesian mosque storm by Konradus Epa, Jakarta UCANews.com
Three Ways to Reduce the Stigma of Mental Illness by Tina Maylux Patheos
Regret can seriously damage your mental health – here's how to leave it behind by Moya Sarner The Guardian
Father Dave Talks Mental Health and Social Media by Team Busted Halo Busted Halo
The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti by Taig Spearman ATI
Parish, school initiative seeks to combat youth mental illness by Jacqueline Tetrault Pilot Staff The Pilot
Suicidal Fruit: What Happens When the Mental Health Profession Fails Post Abortive Women by Rachael Popcak and Dr. Gregory Popcak Patheos
Marquette’s Markus Howard is changing the way athletes talk about mental health by Zac Davis America
Bipolar Disorder and Promises to Theresa by Birgit Jones Catholic Stand
Catholics must do more to accompany people with mental illness, says this deacon by a U.S. Catholic interview US Catholic
Marquette’s Markus Howard is changing the way athletes talk about mental health by Zac Davis America
Justice, canon law, restoration: How do sisters heal after transgressions? by Dan Stockman Global Sisters Report
New ministries for mental health, homelessness and food sustainability by Peter Feuerherd The Field Hospital/National Catholic Reporter
'Color Me Healthy' aims to bolster mental health in minority communities by Scott Scanlon| The Buffalo News
California Bishops on Healing Mental Illness by Sofia Carozza Patheos
Family’s tragedy leads to new mental health ministry at local church by R.W. Dellinger Angelus
With teen mental health deteriorating over five years, there’s a likely culprit by Jean Twenge The Conversation
Gray mist of depression also falls on priests Overworked and not always appreciated, the church's shepherds need understanding too by Margarita Chen La Croix International
Humanitarian organisation blames Australia for mental health crisis by CathNews New Zealand
Indonesian priest sets mentally ill free by Ryan Dagur Jakarta UCASNews.com
Mental health of migrants detained under Australian 'offshore processing policy' equivalent to 'victims of torture' by Adam Daly The journal .ie
Mental illness in a theological context by Megan Wildhood CathNews New Zealand
The Psychopharmacology of Everyday Life by Jamieson Webster NCR Daily
Indonesian priest sets mentally ill free by Ryan Dagur La Croix International
The Present Moment: A Christian Approach to Mindfulness by Dr. Gregory Bottaro Mind and Spirit
Do I Need therapy? by Julia Hogan, LCPC Mind and Spirit
A Vaccine for Depression? Ketamine’s remarkable effect bolsters a new theory of mental illness. by Taylor Beck Pocket
Mental Health Day launched in 1992. Here’s what’s changed since then by Natasha Frost Quartz
Rise in priest suicides prompts call for helpline in Ireland by CNAEWTN News
Not One More: A Pastor’s Plea For Churches To Destigmatize Mental Illness by Brandan Robertson Patheos
Twitter’s Fr. Goyo on Finding Help for Depression and Thoughts of Suicide by Kate O'Hare Patheos
What is the link between mental suffering and artistic creativity? by John J. Conley America
Catholics and Mental Illness: Coming Out of the Shadows by Melanie Jean Juneau Catholic Stand
An Oregon bill could allow mentally ill patients to be starved by CNA
Upcoming Action for 2017: Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Exemption Bills by Catholic Mobilizing Network
Lessons learned about Catholics with mental health struggles Mary Rezac Crux
Treating the Wounded Soul Dr. Gregory Bottaro Catholic Psych Institute
"Hearts Made Whole" A Pastoral Letter on Behavior Health by Bishop Michael Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston, W.VA
Parishes called to welcome, support people with mental illness by Christine M. Williams Catholic News Service
Pope Francis and People with Mental Disorders by Lloyd I. Sederer, MD The Huffington Post
PTSD: The Sacred Wound by Edward Tick, Ph.D. Catholic Heath Association
Through a glass darkly: How Catholics struggle with mental illness by Anna Weaver US Catholic
Suffering from Mental Illness with the Saints Anna Rose Meeds Catholic Stand
How to Spot Emotional Abuse Dr. Gregory Bottaro Catholic Psych Institute
What Does Catholic Psychology Mean? Dr. Gregory Bottaro Catholic Psych Institute
‘Hereditary’ is a harrowing look into mental illness and familial relationships Reviewed by Eve Tushnets America
Television Reviews and Commentaries
What Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Depiction of Mental Illness Has Meant to Me This Season Reviewed by Angelica Jade Bastién
Film Reviews and Commentaries
Bloom Commentary by Maria Popova Brain Pickings
Videos
The Role of the Church for the Mental Health Community by Bishop Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD
St. Benedict Joseph Labre - Patron of Those who suffer from Anxiety
It's Time: There is Hope for Mental Health
Resources
Advocacy
A Social Justice Advocacy Request for the Release of the State of Illinois Allocated Funds for the Care of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ with Mental Illness by Dr. Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. October 26, 2016 Please forward this to your Illinois State Representative and the governor's office with your name and address with your request to release funding
Un reclamo de Justicia Social para el Desembolso por parte del Estado de Illinois de los Fondos Asignados para Servira Nuestros Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo quePadecen de Desórdenes Sicológicos by por la Dra. Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. 6 de octubre, 2016
Prayers
Prayer for Inclusion
Creator God, we are your people. We look to the future with optimism and with faith in you, As we pursue our call to provide justice and fullness of life For all people with mental illness. We pray that every man, woman and child May develop their potential And meet you In themselves and in one another. May we enjoy a totally welcoming community, With you as our center, Joined hand in hand with our sisters and brothers. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Specific Groups Affected by Mental Health Challenges
Prisoners
Articles/Commentaries
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart talks mental illness in jail during Rockford visit by Adam Poulisse rrstat.com
Human Rights Watch Details Abuse of Mentally Disabled Prisoners by Sarah Horwitz The Washington Post
Teens/Young Adults
Articles/Commentaries
Bringing teen mental illness out of the shadows by Katie Scott The Arlington Catholic Herald
Women
Articles/Commentaries
Abortion Hurts Women, Despite Flawed Research by Dr. Gregory Bottaro Catholic Psych Institute