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(OSV News) — In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Month, the U.S. is still “in the thick of things” and “will be for a long time” in addressing mental well-being, a leader of the U.S. bishops’ mental health initiative told OSV News.
Since 1949, the nation has highlighted mental health issues and resources each May — but much work needs to be done on multiple fronts in this regard, said Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Several organizations partnered with Archbishop Gudziak and Bishop Barron in developing the campaign — among them Catholic Charities USA, the Catholic Health Association, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, the National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, the National Institute for Ministry with Young Adults, and the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers.
In their introductory message for the effort, the two prelates said their goals were threefold: to raise greater awareness of the issue, to remove the sense of stigma for those suffering from mental illness, and “to advocate a clear message to all: everyone who needs help should get help.”
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Since 1949, the nation has highlighted mental health issues and resources each May — but much work needs to be done on multiple fronts in this regard, said Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Launch of the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign
As chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, Archbishop Gudziak joined Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota — who leads the USCCB’s Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth — in unveiling the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign in October 2023.Several organizations partnered with Archbishop Gudziak and Bishop Barron in developing the campaign — among them Catholic Charities USA, the Catholic Health Association, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, the National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, the National Institute for Ministry with Young Adults, and the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers.
In their introductory message for the effort, the two prelates said their goals were threefold: to raise greater awareness of the issue, to remove the sense of stigma for those suffering from mental illness, and “to advocate a clear message to all: everyone who needs help should get help.”
Progress and challenges
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Amid a US mental health crisis, the Church should offer an integrated approach
In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Month, the U.S. is still "in the thick of things" and "will be for a long time" in addressing mental well-being, a leader of the U.S. bishops' mental health initiative told OSV News.
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