In the nation's capital -- where stress, anxiety and mental health challenges sometimes impact the lives and work of those in government service, in legal and other professions, and individuals and families -- St. Joseph Church on Capitol Hill hosted a "Come
When does "just being a teenager" cross the line to a true mental health issue? What are the main causes of adolescent depression and anxiety? Why is it increasing? And how can faith help the healing process?
In interviews with The Criterion, newspaper
In a cinematic world often captivated by action and spectacle, director Matthew Brown brings a refreshing depth of intellectual and philosophical engagement with his latest film, “Freud's Last Session.” This film features a screenplay co-written by Mark St. Germain and Brown and
As the U.S. Catholic bishops begin to tackle the issue of mental health amid a national crisis, parishes can ease the pain of mental illness by "helping people to be together" in community and solidarity, said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of
Mel Brooks’ movie, “High Anxiety,” was released in 1977. It was a comical satire of Alfred Hitchcock’s horror movies, such as “Psycho,” “The Birds” and “Vertigo.” But today, anxiety is no laughing matter. It has spread through our culture more widely and
Alexa [400]: Kenneth Craycraft explores the historical challenges surrounding the treatment of mental illness, highlighting three key barriers in a recent column. The first is the lack of understanding about the sources and causes of mental health issues, which remain largely mysterious
"Conversations about mental health have been occurring in secular circles for many years, and the church has something of eternal value to contribute to the discussion," Kenna Millea, a licensed marriage and family therapist who serves as clinical director and co-founder at
The USCCB's mental health campaign was announced Oct. 10 to coincide with World Mental Health Day, created by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992 to highlight the importance of mental health. This year's theme focuses on mental health as a
A licensed mental health counselor stresses the importance of Catholics caring for themselves mentally ahead of World Mental Health Day. “Since the spiritual war we all fight is ultimately a battle of the mind, developing good habits to enhance our mental health
As colleges and universities nationwide face a growing mental health crisis, some higher-education institutions, such as Loyola Marymount University (LMU), are prioritizing mental wellness for their students. The university’s Catholic values guide its dedication to student mental health and wellness, according to