trauma

Coping with mental health issues — whether through therapy, medication or both — “is not always simple (but) faith does wonderful things.”

A victim of terrorism in Nigeria, Maria Joseph, a 19-year-old Christian, asked Pope Francis to do “whatever is in his means” to support the country’s persecuted Christians.

Praising clergy sexual abuse survivors for their courage in bringing their painful experiences to light, a panel of current or former diocesan victim assistance coordinators urged the Catholic community to enter into “radical accompaniment” with abuse victims to promote long-lasting healing.

“Walking Together: Twin Cities” events invited prayer and pilgrimage for healing from lasting harms suffered by Native Americans attending boarding schools, and their families, decades ago.

There are many different experiences of brokenness that can be a doorway to conversion, including addiction, trauma, depression and facing one’s death.

In the sea of practical advice given to deal with depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, “St. Dymphna’s Playbook” offers a uniquely Catholic perspective.