SA’s Teen Suicide Season
During matric season, suicide rates climb. As South Africa prepares for the exam season, Günther Simmermacher looks at the issues and where help is available for learners,...
Church / Depression &Suicide / Simmermacher / Youth
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published October 15, 2024 · Last modified October 14, 2024
During matric season, suicide rates climb. As South Africa prepares for the exam season, Günther Simmermacher looks at the issues and where help is available for learners,...
Christian Living / Church / Dealing With Life / Depression &Suicide
by Admin · Published May 24, 2022
Mental health problems are at a crisis point in South Africa, with those affected facing stigmas and even social exclusion — which leads 73% to not seek...
By Carol Glatz – People experiencing depression often need someone to talk to, and they can benefit from psychological counselling and reading what Jesus has to say,...
Church / Depression &Suicide / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published November 1, 2021 · Last modified October 30, 2021
Pope’s Prayer Intention: We pray that people who suffer from depression or burnout will find support and a light that opens them up to life. How we...
Christian Living / Church / Crisis / Dealing With Life / Depression &Suicide
by Admin · Published July 2, 2021
Do I have my mask, are people coming too close to me? Do they have Covid? Thinking about these problems creates anxiety and stress. Life has become...
In December 2019, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln announced he was going on a medical leave of absence. Citing diagnoses of depression and anxiety,...
Church / Church Teaching / Death / Depression &Suicide / Vatican
by CNS · Published September 24, 2020
By Carol Glatz – With the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions concerning what is morally permissible regarding end-of-life care, the Vatican’s doctrinal...
Church / Crisis / Dealing With Life / Depression &Suicide
by Admin · Published August 10, 2020 · Last modified August 7, 2020
By Jill Williams – My English teacher would share nuggets of wisdom with us every now and then. When I was in about Grade 11, she shared...
By James Ramos – When parishioners begin returning to their churches as pandemic restrictions are gradually lifted, the buildings will look the same, but the environment might feel...
Christian Living / Church / Dealing With Life / Depression &Suicide / Keenan Williams
by Keenan Williams · Published April 20, 2020 · Last modified April 16, 2020
When I truly found myself was the moment that I found God. And when I found him, I found me too. You see, many people in their...
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