Have you heard about Rutilio Grande, S.J.? His story is a powerful reminder that mental-health care is part of holistic Faith. As this article explains, Father Grande experienced serious mental health crises, received professional treatment, and recovered, yet his witness of pastoral courage & solidarity never diminished. He now emerges as a model of how the ChurchContinue reading “Faith and Mental Health: The Legacy of Rutilio Grande”
Tag Archives: Mental Health
Navigating Grief After Suicide: A Catholic Perspective
As both a Catholic and a mental health professional, I often find myself at the intersection of faith and psychology. Few moments bring these worlds together more painfully than when someone we love dies by suicide. The grief that follows is heavy, complex, and often filled with questions. If you are walking this road, knowContinue reading “Navigating Grief After Suicide: A Catholic Perspective”
Understanding Scrupulosity: Overcoming Religious Anxiety
As a Catholic mental health professional, I often meet people whose deep love for God has become tangled in anxiety. Instead of resting in God’s mercy, they live in fear of offending Him at every turn: confessing repeatedly, obsessively checking moral choices, or avoiding prayer because they “can’t do it perfectly.” What Is Scrupulosity? ScrupulosityContinue reading “Understanding Scrupulosity: Overcoming Religious Anxiety”
Introducing Our New Catholic Mental Health Resources:
The “Peace Be With You” online course offers Catholics a faith-based approach to managing anxiety, blending clinical insights with spiritual guidance. It includes readings, worksheets, and prayer reflections. Accompanying this is a supportive Facebook group fostering community and spiritual healing, encouraging participants to share their journeys and find peace in Christ.
Enhancing Mental Health Through Lent Practices
Lent is traditionally a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, observed by millions of Christians around the world in the 40 days leading up to Easter. While it is often seen as a period of spiritual renewal, Lent can also offer a unique opportunity to prioritize mental well-being. The practices associated with Lent—self-examination, sacrifice, andContinue reading “Enhancing Mental Health Through Lent Practices”