National Catholic Mental Heath Campaign

St. Margaret Mary is committed to responding to mental health challenges with the compassion of Jesus. We engage in this challenge by bringing the hope of the Gospel, the message that God is eternal love and mercy. We affirm the dignity of every person. Our service to our suffering brothers and sisters is both pastoral and social and focuses on 3 goals:

To raise awareness of mental health issues.
To reduce the stigma surrounding the topic of mental health.
To advocate for our parishioners and their family members impacted by mental health challenges.
This effort aligns with the USCCB’s National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and is inspired by the words of Scripture, “Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

Please note: This ministry is not able to provide treatment or diagnoses.

Archbishop Borys Gudziak, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, speaks about this campaign, including the Novena on Mental Health, which began on October 10, 2023. https://bit.ly/novena-mental-health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9s8jAcqik

For more background information please go to: https://www.orlandodiocese.org/ministry/mental-health-awareness-wellbeing/ OR https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/bishops-chairmen-announce-launch-national-catholic-mental-health-campaign-and-novena

For parish support please contact the Family Life Office at [email protected] or call 407-645-0284.

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Mental Health Awareness Articles and Presentations

Book Review: Litanies of the Heart
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Mental Health Resources for National Criminal Justice
Overlooked: Stories of Mental Illness & the Criminal Justice System
Mental Health Facts
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