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Websites and Organizations
Made In His Image
National Association On Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Association On Mental Illness (NAMI)
Made In His Image is a Catholic ministry founded and operated by Maura Prezler. They minister to women who are suffering from eating disorders, depression, self-harm, and abuse.
National Association On Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Association On Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Association On Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is one of the largest mental health organizations in the United States. They offer awareness, education, support groups, and helplines.
Uniquely Catholic
National Association On Mental Illness (NAMI)
Catholic In Recovery
Uniquely Catholic is a ministry providing resources for individuals and parishes about inclusivity for people with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in the Body of Christ.
Catholic In Recovery
Healed By Truth: A Dialogue of Faith Wounds
Catholic In Recovery
Catholic In Recovery is a non-profit organization that serves Catholics experiencing addiction and other unhealthy attachments. Check out their website for more information on meetings, resources, and integrating your Catholic spirituality with your recovery.
Healed By Truth: A Dialogue of Faith Wounds
Healed By Truth: A Dialogue of Faith Wounds
Healed By Truth: A Dialogue of Faith Wounds
Carrie Bucalo is an Army wife, mother, artist, and former Carmelite. On Healed by Truth, she shares her story of healing from religious abuse through the love of Christ.
Mental Health And Autism Insurance Project
Healed By Truth: A Dialogue of Faith Wounds
Healed By Truth: A Dialogue of Faith Wounds
The Mental Health And Autism Insurance Project advocates for families and treatment centers seeking coverage from their insurance providers for mental health-related treatment.
The Face of Mercy
Catholic Therapists
The Face of Mercy
"This ministry exists to bring good psychology into the Church. Theology and philosophy alone cannot provide a full account of the human person. As a Church, a better understanding of mental health and what it means to be human will serve to help us love better, as we serve to be 'merciful like the Father' (Luke 6:36)" (Taken from their website)
Drug Watch
Catholic Therapists
The Face of Mercy
Drug Watch provides information regarding medication and other medical treatments, their safety, and their side effects. Click below to access their comprehensive guide to anxiety disorders, treatment, and risk factors.
Catholic Therapists
Catholic Therapists
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers
If you are looking for a therapist who shares your Catholic faith and background, then this website can help you find one.
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers is a website dedicated to helping single mothers access grants and government assistance programs. Their service is provided free of cost.
Tuck Sleep
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers
Evolving Faith
Tuck Sleep is dedicated to improving sleep hygiene. wellness, and mental health through production and circulation of web-based resources.
Evolving Faith
Financial Assistance For Single Mothers
Evolving Faith
"Evolving Faith exists to cultivate love and hope in the wilderness, pointing fellow wanderers and misfits to God as we embody resurrection for the sake of the world. We envision a community where the thirsty become water-bearers, the hungry become bread-makers, the wounded are our healers, the misfits become friends, and the wanderers find a home."
Videos
"Am I Making It All Up?" with Kati Morton, LMFT
"My Parents' Divorce Still Hurts, with Leila Miller" with Patrick Coffin
"Will God Heal My Wounds?" with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Is it all in my head? When it comes to mental health concerns, many people face this question. Licensed therapist Kati Morton helps us answer it.
"Will God Heal My Wounds?" with Fr. Mike Schmitz
"My Parents' Divorce Still Hurts, with Leila Miller" with Patrick Coffin
"Will God Heal My Wounds?" with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Why does it sometimes seem that God doesn't want to heal us? What do my wounds mean about God's love for me? In this video, Fr. Mike Schmitz helps us encounter God in our messy, wounded minds and lives.
"My Parents' Divorce Still Hurts, with Leila Miller" with Patrick Coffin
"My Parents' Divorce Still Hurts, with Leila Miller" with Patrick Coffin
"My Parents' Divorce Still Hurts, with Leila Miller" with Patrick Coffin
Divorce might be common, but it shouldn't be trivialized. If you have experienced emotional wounds from the divorce of your parents, or you know someone who has, then this video can help you understand.
"9 Reasons People Do Not Seek Mental Health Treatment" with LikeKristen
"9 Reasons People Do Not Seek Mental Health Treatment" with LikeKristen
"My Parents' Divorce Still Hurts, with Leila Miller" with Patrick Coffin
Are you nervous about seeking help for your mental health? Do you have a loved one who won't accept help? This video breaks down some of the most common things that hold us back from seeking the help we need.
"Having Suicidal Thoughts Is Your Brain Lying To You" with MedCircle
"9 Reasons People Do Not Seek Mental Health Treatment" with LikeKristen
"Having Suicidal Thoughts Is Your Brain Lying To You" with MedCircle
MedCircle provides educational videos on mental health and medicine from qualified experts. In this video, find out why suicidal ideation is a your brain lying to you.
"5 Misconceptions about Anxiety" with Kati Morton, LMFT
"9 Reasons People Do Not Seek Mental Health Treatment" with LikeKristen
"Having Suicidal Thoughts Is Your Brain Lying To You" with MedCircle
What's the difference between "normal" anxiety that everyone experiences and an anxiety disorder? What even is an anxiety disorder and how are they treated? If you have questions, this video is a great place to start.
Mental Health Books For Catholics
The Catholic Guide to Depression by Aaron Kheriaty, M.D.
The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Catholic Guide to Depression by Aaron Kheriaty, M.D.
Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty provides answers to questions about depression: What does a diagnosis mean? How do I know if it's a spiritual issue? Can I integrate my Catholic spirituality with my mental healthcare?
The Catholic Guide to Loneliness by Kevin Vost, Psy.D.
The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Catholic Guide to Depression by Aaron Kheriaty, M.D.
Psychologist Kevin Vost breaks down coping with loneliness for Catholics. From receiving the sacraments to insights from psychology, this books has combines Catholic spirituality and science to provide relevant insights into maintaining mental wellbeing for practicing Catholics.
The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Author and secular Carmelite Susan Brinkmann analyses whether the Buddhist roots of mindfulness can be compatible with Catholicism. Her thorough research provides both answers and an insightful way forward for faithful Catholics.
It's Okay To Start With You by Julia Marie Hogan, MS, LCPC
My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Licensed counsellor Julia Marie Hogan addresses the topic of self-care from a Catholic perspective. Is self-care selfish? Is it in-line with the Catholic pursuit of virtue and selflessness? How can self-care help you in your spiritual life? Julia Marie Hogan provides the answers from a Catholic point of view.
My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
Dawn Eden shares spiritual and psychological insight from her personal experiences healing from the wounds of sexual abuse and the hope she found in the saints, the liturgy, and more.
Loved As I Am by Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds With the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
Sr. Miriam shares her personal journey of healing from abuse, addiction, and sexual assault, and in doing so she charts a path toward hope for anyone who has ever felt unworthy and unloved.
Catholic Spiritual Reading For Emotional Wellbeing
33 Days Series by Fr. Michael Gaitley
I Believe In Love by Jean C. J. d'Elbee
Can You Drink The Cup? by Henri Nouwen
This series includes 33 Days to Morning Glory, 33 Days to Merciful Love, 33 Days to Greater Glory, and many more!
Can You Drink The Cup? by Henri Nouwen
I Believe In Love by Jean C. J. d'Elbee
Can You Drink The Cup? by Henri Nouwen
I Believe In Love by Jean C. J. d'Elbee
I Believe In Love by Jean C. J. d'Elbee
Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jaques Philippe
Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jaques Philippe
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart by Anne Costa
Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jaques Philippe
He Leadeth Me by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J.
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart by Anne Costa
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart by Anne Costa
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart by Anne Costa
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart by Anne Costa
Healing Promises: The Essential Guide to the Sacred Heart by Anne Costa
Mental Health and Psychology
Are u ok? by Kati Morton, LMFT
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW
Are u ok? by licensed therapist Kati Morton is your one-stop guide to mental healthcare. How do I know when I need professional help? What type of professional should I see? Kati Morton is here to demystify the process of seeking help for your mental health.
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW
A treatise on universal human experiences of vulnerability, shame, and courage, Daring Greatly helps us embrace vulnerability in order to overcome shame, find courage, and live boldly.
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
What is a "highly sensitive person"? Is it a weakness or a strength? How do we deal with sensitivity in our everyday lives? Dr. Elaine Aron is here to explain and provide the research to back it up.
Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The Stranger On the Bridge: My Journey From Despair To Hope by Jonny Benjamin
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PhD
An experienced psychiatrist and victim of Auschwitz, Viktor Frankl shares his professional and personal insight into the human ability to cope, to overcome, and to find meaning in suffering.
The Stranger On the Bridge: My Journey From Despair To Hope by Jonny Benjamin
The Stranger On the Bridge: My Journey From Despair To Hope by Jonny Benjamin
The Stranger On the Bridge: My Journey From Despair To Hope by Jonny Benjamin
This personal memoir of schizoaffective disorder, treatment, and recovery is a powerful account of accepting a diagnosis and overcoming circumstances.
The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd
The Stranger On the Bridge: My Journey From Despair To Hope by Jonny Benjamin
The Stranger On the Bridge: My Journey From Despair To Hope by Jonny Benjamin
Is pornography addiction a real thing? How does viewing pornography affect your brain? How does it affect the world? Matt Fradd did the research so you don't have to. Find out the truth behind the neurological implications of pornography.
Documents from the Catholic Church
Hope And Healing
Papal Address On Depression
Papal Address On Depression
A PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOPS OF CALIFORNIA ON CARING FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS ADDRESSED TO ALL CATHOLICS AND PEOPLE OF GOODWILL (2018)
Papal Address On Depression
Papal Address On Depression
Papal Address On Depression
ADDRESS OF JOHN PAUL II TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE 18th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROMOTED BY THE PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR HEALTH PASTORAL CARE ON THE THEME OF "DEPRESSION" (2003)
Salvifici Doloris
"For I Am Lonely And Afflicted"
"For I Am Lonely And Afflicted"
APOSTOLIC LETTER OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF JOHN PAUL II TO THE BISHOPS, TO THE PRIESTS, TO THE RELIGIOUS FAMILIES AND TO THE FAITHFUL OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON THE CHRISTIAN MEANING OF HUMAN SUFFERING (1984)
"For I Am Lonely And Afflicted"
"For I Am Lonely And Afflicted"
"For I Am Lonely And Afflicted"
TOWARD A JUST RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. A STATEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF NEW YORK STATE.
Catholic Communities Serving Mental Health Needs
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (Northern Province)
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (Northern Province)
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (Northern Province)
These sisters serve mental health in a variety of ways, including a residential psychiatric facility for girls, a home for boys, and a residential community for people with intellectual disabilities.
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (Northern Province)
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (Northern Province)
This community of Carmelite sisters serves the elderly through residential care and services.
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (Northern Province)
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matara (Servidoras)
The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist serve mental health by leading retreats and acting as licensed counsellors.
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matara (Servidoras)
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matara (Servidoras)
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matara (Servidoras)
The Servidoras serve in a variety of apostolates, including serving physically and mentally disabled children and adults.
Sister Hospitallers
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matara (Servidoras)
Sister Hospitallers
Founded by St. Benedict Menni, the Sister Hospitallers provide healthcare for people with mental illness and other disabilities all over the world.
L'Arche Communities
Servants of the Lord & the Virgin of Matara (Servidoras)
Sister Hospitallers
In 38 countries around the world, L'Arche communities serve individuals with debilitating mental, intellectual, and developmental conditions, including some who live with serious mental illness.
Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love
Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love
Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love
This community of religious sisters serve in a variety of apostolates including mental health counseling.
Sisters of St. Joseph Baden
Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love
Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing Love
The Sisters of St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania serve a variety of social needs, including education, housing, and therapy assistance. They also offer retreats and education on trauma and mental health-related issues.
Podcasts and More
St. Dymphna's Playbook (Podcast)
St. Dymphna's Playbook (Podcast)
St. Dymphna's Playbook (Podcast)
Inside Schizophrenia (Podcast)
St. Dymphna's Playbook (Podcast)
St. Dymphna's Playbook (Podcast)
The Psych Central Podcast
St. Dymphna's Playbook (Podcast)
The Psych Central Podcast
Pray More Novenas
Fat & Faithful Podcast
The Psych Central Podcast
Pray More Novenas is a Catholic ministry that fosters prayer and provides annual healing retreats with payment on a donation-only basis.
Saint Luke Institute
Fat & Faithful Podcast
Fat & Faithful Podcast
Saint Luke Institute provides a variety of mental health treatments for Catholic clergy and religious.
Fat & Faithful Podcast
Fat & Faithful Podcast
Fat & Faithful Podcast
"Loving God Incarnate And Our Neighbor's Body As Our Own"
Shielding Innocence
The Place We Find Ourselves
The Place We Find Ourselves
Shielding Innocence offers faith-based training for parents on how to protect their children from sexual abuse. They are founded and run by two licensed mental health professionals with expertise in treating victims of abuse.
The Place We Find Ourselves
The Place We Find Ourselves
The Place We Find Ourselves
The Place We Find Ourselves is a Christian podcast about story, trauma, and therapy. Hosted by Adam Young, this podcast addresses everything from spiritual abuse to sexuality to narcissism and takes a honest approach to our human wounds.
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