In a December 2021 interview, Pope Francis referenced that in domestic violence a dynamic occurs in which a more powerful individual takes advantage of the weakness of another. Sadly, this abuse occurs too often, leading at times to very real and painful physical and emotional consequences. It is estimated by the National Coalition Against Domestic…
As we draw nearer to the celebration of Christmas and the start of a new liturgical year, it is easy to experience many contradicting pulls and pressures within ourselves. Part of us may feel like “winding down” or relaxing, while another part may feel the pressure of getting ready for Christmas. Part of us may…
Continuing the conversation around mental health is vital to providing the best possible care to those who struggle with mental illness. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it and their loved ones. Some facts about Alzeheimer’s…
November is children’s mental health awareness month. While it has been challenging for all of us as we face the novel difficulties of COVID-19 together, these times presents a unique challenge to our children’s mental health. Since 2020, a survey noted that 55 percent of children felt “more depressed, sad, or unhappy” versus 25 percent…
