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Tag: mental health
Mental health is a thing
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.
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.