Catholic Resources for Mental Illness Advocacy
Since there are those out there who wish to advocate for mental health issues, suicide…
New Study: Religiosity Reduces Risk for Suicide of Young People
Best article I’ve read in months! A take-away to those who are working to strengthen…
Dying from Despair? Seriously?
Yesterday I learned that a high school teacher died from suicide. There have now been…
Stress and Weight Gain
Interesting article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201308/why-we-gain-weight-when-we-re-stressed-and-how-not
Why I Advise Against telling Employers about Your Mental Conditions
https://www.theguardian.com/careers/2017/sep/01/telling-boss-about-mental-health-mistake
Distractions vs Unhealthy Ruminating in Prayer
We all have experienced distractions in prayer. For example, when kneeling in adoration we can’t…
Good Article about Ruminating as Related to Anxiety & Depression
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Intrusive-Thoughts-and-Depression.aspx
Stigma: What NOT to say to Catholics with Mental Illness
Rather than write my own reflection today I’m going to post one that I read…
Aging and Sense of Wellbeing
Interesting study on aging, mental health, and well-being. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170707095413.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Fdepression+%28Depression+News+–+ScienceDaily%29
Quote of the Day
Googling your symptoms when you don’t feel well is the most efficient way to convince…