Tag Archive: #mentalhealth

Keep Gratitude Going After Thanksgiving Day 

Thanksgiving is a time where we reflect on the things, we are grateful for in our lives. But thankfulness shouldn’t be limited to just one day. Studies have shown that cultivating a daily gratitude practice can not only improve aspects [read more...]

Addiction: Mass of Healing

As a recovering alcoholic, Father Ryan Brady knows well that the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest party nights of the year. He also knows firsthand the pain addiction causes to people who have addictions and those [read more...]

Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope (Mental Health Series)

Pope Benedict XVI dedicated the Celebration for the 14th World Day of the Sick in 2006 to those who suffer from mental illness. In his Message for that day he stated: “On this occasion, the Church intends to bow down [read more...]

Mental Health Series: Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope

Many struggle with mental health issues. While anxiety, depression, and substance abuse (especially alcohol abuse) represent the majority of mental health problems, many also struggle with a diverse range of other psychiatric diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, [read more...]

Youth Ministry Updates: Mental Health / Kairos 11

Night on Mental Health Join the Youth Ministry for a Night on Mental Health, October 2, 2022, from 7-9 pm.  The evening is open to all high school teens and Junior High & High School PARENTS are invited!  Join us [read more...]

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline which is now active throughout the U.S. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to [read more...]

11 Ways to Manage Anger & Be Happy

It’s natural to feel some frustration or anger. But not coping with feelings of anger over time can be bad for your health. It’s harmful to turn your anger inward. And it’s bad for relationships to turn anger outward. Individuals [read more...]

Suicide Stops Here!

Save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide by joining the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk. Our multi-Parish Mental Health Awareness ministry (including St. Edna, St. James and Our Lady of the Wayside), [read more...]

Shining a Light on Depression

Join us at the Lutheran Home (800 W. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights) on August 26, from 9:30-11:30 am, as we come together for a supportive conversation about depression and holistic faith based care. Topics include identifying symptoms and treatments of depression, [read more...]

How do you process a tragedy like the Highland Park shooting?

New details about the shooting at a Highland Park Independence Day parade on Monday continue to come out, and every new headline and news alert can bring new stress and anxiety, especially because this tragedy hits closer to home for [read more...]