Hope and Healing: Depression and Advocacy with Chris Miller

In this episode, Chris Miller shares his personal journey
battling depression and his extensive work in mental health
education and advocacy. As a Silicon Valley resident, school
teacher, and youth minister, Chris discusses the impact of
depression on his life, the importance of hope, and the various
coping mechanisms he's employed, including medication and
therapy. Chris also discusses his involvement in legislative and
pastoral efforts to improve mental health awareness and support.
His story emphasizes the significance of a holistic and
integrative approach to mental health, combining professional
treatment with spiritual guidance.


Links: 


St. Albert Chmielowski

Various fact sheets on forms of depression

What is Depression?

USCCB Mental Health Coalition

NFCYM Ministry Network for Pastoral Care and Mental Health

National Catholic Partnership for Disability

California Catholic Conference Statement on Mental Health

Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness

Gaudium et spes, "On the Church in the Modern World"
encyclical

Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness

Saints who confronted suicidal thoughts

National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, USCCB Introductory
Statements

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-TALK
(8255) or text "HELLO" to 741741
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line (USA): Text "HELLO" to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/



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