Catholic Support for Mental Health

Be Encouraged:

~~Share Your Story~~

The purpose of this anonymous questionnaire is to better understand mental health struggles, to see how God works in our lives, and to learn how the Church can be present to those who are suffering. Those who are struggling personally or those who love someone who is struggling are welcome to fill it out.

Testimonies shared through this form will be posted anonymously on the Be Encouraged: Catholic Support for Mental Health website at archphila.org/support. (Some editing may be required to preserve anonymity and brevity.)

We invite you to share your story with us so that we, as well as others, can learn from you and be encouraged!

1. Briefly describe your struggle with mental health, whether personal or someone you love.

For example, what has been the particular area of struggle (anxiety, depression/sadness, OCD, mood swings, etc...)? how long has this been a part of your life? what types of treatment have you pursued as part of your journey?

2. In your time of suffering, what do you need from the Church? How can we support you?

3. How has your Catholic faith helped you in your journey? What devotions, practices and aspects of your Catholic faith have helped the most?

4. What encouragement would you offer to others about the role that your Catholic faith can play in the journey with mental health struggles?

May we have your permission to share what you wrote anonymously on the Be Encouraged webpage so that others can learn from you? (Personal identifiers will never be used.)

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