Tag Archive: #mentalhealth

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, June 5th

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can [read more...]

Rosary/Novena for Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May 15 is the Feast of St. Dymphna, Patron Saint of Mental Health. Please pray the Rosary on May 15, or a Novena for Mental Health (from USCCB) this month. Find the prayer resources HERE.

People With These Characteristics are Happiest 

We all want, and deserve, to be happy. Whether it’s feeling satisfied at work or in your personal life, a study shows that people with certain personality traits, known as the Big 5, are consistently happier throughout their lives. Kelly [read more...]

Panel Discussion: Teen Anxiety & Depression

A panel discussion on teen anxiety and depression will take place at St. Viator High School Querbes Hall on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. To register, click HERE.

7 Ways to Support a Loved One’s Mental Health

You’ve likely been there – or could be in the future – where a friend or family member shares with you what’s troubling them, but you’re not sure what to say. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, May 1st

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can [read more...]

Is it Time to Hand Over The Car Keys?

As a loved one gets older and their driving skills start to decline, it may be to time for them to get out from behind the wheel. It’s often a difficult conversation to have since it’s a loss of the [read more...]

7 Tips to Help you De-Stress

Peace of mind. It is not always easy to come by in today’s fast-paced, technologically advanced world. Marie Mauter, a licensed clinical social worker and an employee assistance program counselor at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Ill., offers seven [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, April 3rd

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can [read more...]

Do You Snack More Than You Eat Meals?

We like to snack. No doubt about it. Americans crave and indulge in snacks daily. In fact, we unknowingly make more than two hundred food-related decisions each day – and snacking has been found to play a substantial portion. A [read more...]