Tag: Mental Health

Director of Strategy and Mission of Catholic Health Australia Brigid Meaney says more should be done to keep private hospitals operational, a position her organisation will be platforming ahead of the federal election.

Many are frustrated with their social media use and wish to reduce or cut it out entirely. Lent is the perfect opportunity to think about our use of social media and how it uses us.

Priests are often asked to address issues beyond their expertise, like mental health crises or counselling needs, instead of specialists. How can we better discern when to seek spiritual guidance versus professional help?

People who identify as “gender diverse” need acceptance and love, said Bishop Daniel Meagher, in response to new research from Curtin University and ACU, showing they are dramatically more likely to have suffered abuse and neglect.

In 2019, severe depression obliged Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, to take a year-long leave of absence. Today, he's working to help break the stigma around mental health.

The growing numbers of homeless on Sydney’s streets need our support and genuine friendship says Bishop Daniel Meagher.

Social media has become synonymous with the lives of young people, offering unparalleled access to social interaction and information. However, this digital connectivity comes with a significant downside: its highly addictive nature and the effects this addiction has on a person's mental health, writes Isaac Zammit

Two networks of Sydney Catholic Schools Family Educators drew big crowds for events supporting men’s mental health during “Movember.”

Winnie the groodle, part of a world-first mental health and wellness program, has helped even the most anxious students feel happy back in school after the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Mike and Alicia Hernon Curiosity is something our children are born with. They have a (sometimes uncontrollable) urge to explore the world around them....

A panel at the 2022 National Catholic Education Conference addressed the rise in mental health issues plaguing students since the end of the pandemic. Dr...

They have sensitive antennae to who likes or dislikes them and those around them. This is a positive trait in a small community - when our senses are attuned to potential conflict or disharmony, we can act to repair any ruptures in our social fabric.