In the pages of her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” Britney Spears gives readers an understanding of why she did the things that fueled tabloid headlines for years and the very real effects fame and gossip had on her as a vulnerable young woman.
‘The Woman in Me’: Rare, poignant insight into the real person behind the headlines
The mental health crisis crosses all boundaries and ages
Beyond the mental health crisis numbers in our country are real people, and a hopefully changing attitude toward mental health issues.
Experts: Mental health ministry a dire need across the U.S. Church
The National Alliance on Mental Illness indicates that one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, while 17% of youth (6-17 years) annually experience a mental health disorder.
Arizona diocese creates Office of Mental Health Ministry
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than twice as many people died in 2020 by their own hand than by someone else, and while the annual suicide rate actually dropped in 2019 and 2020 — the last year that figures are available — the rate has risen sharply since 2000.
Books can help Catholics start much-needed conversations on suicide
Each book is nuanced for its audience. One includes compelling prayers of encounters with God. The other includes tips for mental health ministry, psychological lessons and assurances of redemption.
Q&A: Suicide and the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church now has a greater understanding of the grave anxiety of a suicidal person and their capacity to make decisions.
Mental health awareness resources
A list of warning signs and symptoms and where to find help.
Federal bill hopes to decrease veterans’ suicide rate
Legislation in Congress intends to direct more money to local initiatives to stop what the bill’s backers call an “epidemic” of suicide by veterans.