God Is Working It Out: Bipolar Disorder with Christian Bentley

This episode discusses mature topics surrounding mental health
and includes a mention of suicidal ideation. If you are in
crisis, please call, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
988, or text or chat with the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to
741741.

Sister Josephine welcomes her first guest of Season 2, Christian
Bentley, to discuss his experience living with bipolar disorder.
Christian shares his journey through the highs and lows of the
illness, his struggles with suicidal thoughts, and the stigma
surrounding mental health. He emphasizes the importance of self
acceptance, faith, and the sacrament of confession in managing
his condition. With personal anecdotes and profound wisdom,
Christian offers hope and encouragement to others living with
mental health challenges.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn
more, click here.

Links: 


Christian Bentley's Instagram

Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

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

Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness

From “Mean Girl” to Saint, the story of Hyacintha

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/



This episode is sponsored by Catholic Charities USA. Help
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