Mental health Archives

Vatican tackles psychological fallout from Covid pandemic

May 1, 2021

One of the less documented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the impact of lockdowns, uncertainties and restrictions on the mental health of the millions who’ve had a first-hand experience of the virus, either due to the loss of a loved one, as first responders or as newly unemployed workers.

By Inés San Martín

Americans’ mental health needs grow dramatically amid pandemic

Mar 9, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has taken an emotional toll on Americans, with mental health professionals reporting they are getting more requests for assistance from people feeling helpless and experiencing anxiety and depression.

By Dennis Sadowski

Bishop Conley resumes leadership of Lincoln Diocese after medical leave

Nov 17, 2020

As the U.S. bishops opened their two-day fall meeting Nov. 16, Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, thanked his brother bishops and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio, for their support during his 11-month medical leave of absence.

By Julie Asher

Federal bill hopes to decrease veterans’ suicide rate

Sep 13, 2020

Legislation in Congress intends to direct more money to local initiatives to stop what the bill’s backers call an “epidemic” of suicide by veterans.

By Mark Pattison

Violence in Central African Republic also causing a mental health crisis

Jul 24, 2020

Fears are growing that the Central African Republic could experience an upsurge of violence has it prepares for presidential elections later this year. The conflict in the country has led to an increase in mental health problems, especially among the young.

By Crux Staff

Catholic U. class shows how architectural workspace affects mental health

Jul 14, 2020

Robin Puttock gave the students in her architecture class at The Catholic University of America in Washington an unusual assignment — to consider how the design of a workspace affects mental health.

By Juan Carlos Ramirez

Catholic funding after Australian bush fires emphasizes mental health

Jun 16, 2020

Catholic Emergency Relief Australia announced funding to 15 organizations after last summer’s bush fires, and at least 10 of the projects have mental health aspects to them.

By Catholic News Service

As parishes reopen, mental and spiritual health care need attention

May 13, 2020

As churches reopen, favorite pews might now be blocked off, friendly faces might seem distant or unrecognizable behind masks, or those who remain at home might feel jealous of those who can attend Mass. These experiences are “absolutely” normal, real and valid, according to one licensed community counselor.

By James Ramos