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Church must care for those with mental illness, bishops say

California's Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter outlining ways the church could do a better job of serving those who struggle with mental illness, stressing that it is an "essential part of the pastoral care of the church."

Deacons start program to reduce stigma around mental illness

A new program that launched in April at Holy Name Cathedral aims to both raise awareness of mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with it.

Raising awareness of mental illness focus of church commission

When was the last time you heard a homily about mental illness? For most people, never, sa...

Experts: approach issue of suicide through mercy - New government study reveals suicide rate in United States increased in recent years

A recent upsurge in the suicide rate in the United States has spawned headlines and worry. As res...

May 10 event aims to end stigma of mental illness - Parishes, schools, individuals, groups invited to host conversations

While Peter O’Brien Jr. died of a ruptured pancreas in 2012 as a result of alcohol abuse, his fat...

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