May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I realize not every health issue has its own awareness month, but maybe there are lots of things we are already quite aware of and mental health needs the attention.
Tag: mental health
It should be easier to ‘get help’
Suicides aren’t typically reported as news stories, but unfortunately, one was recently — that of Neena Pacholke.
Online mental health course
Consider taking advantage of a free opportunity which will assist those suffering from mental illness and also educate all about their suffering.
Online mental health course
One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental illness silences many.
Mental Health First Aid training in Madison
The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison recently offered Mental Health First Aid training for people involved in various ministries within the diocese.
Ban assault rifles for civilians
To the editor:
A letter to the editor in the November 30 Catholic Herald stated: “Problem does not lie with guns . . .”
In several of the recent mass murders, the disturbed gunman used many weapons, including semiautomatic assault rifles. Without that weapon, many fewer people would have died.