Mental Health Campaign
United State Conference of Catholic Bishops
"We humbly seek to follow in our Lord’s footsteps by rejecting stigma and upholding the dignity of all persons. In response to the mental health crisis—on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committees on Domestic Justice and Human Development (DJHP) and Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth (LMFLY), along with the generous support of several national Catholic organizations and networks —we write to announce the beginning of a National Catholic Mental Health Campaign.
By this Campaign, we hope to raise greater awareness of this pressing issue, to help remove the sense of stigma or embarrassment for persons who suffer, and to advocate a clear message to all: everyone who needs help should get help. Jesus teaches: "For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be" (Lk 12:34). You are the treasure of the Church. The Church lives to serve you." ~ Introductory Statement from Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop Robert Barron.
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Mental Health Novena
October 10th to 18th
Please join the USCCB in prayer for women and men experiencing or impacted by mental health issues and for all those who accompany them through the Novena for Mental Health
The entire Church in the United States is especially encouraged to pray this Nationwide Novena in solidarity with Catholics across the country from October 10 to October 18 each year, beginning on World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) and concluding on the feast of Saint Luke the Physician (Oct 18), the patron of health care. This nine-day prayer experience was developed in collaboration with the National Catholic Mental Health Coalition, a network of leaders representing organizations advising the USCCB and engaging in active work around mental health in Catholic communities nationwide.
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was established on October 10,1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Since then, it has been observed every year with the aim of raising awareness in the global community about critical mental health agendas through collaboration with various partners to take action and create lasting change. Over the years, this day has gained momentum, becoming a platform for governments, organizations, and individuals to develop initiatives that focus on various aspects of mental health care. Source: WMHOfficial.com
