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US Bishops Launch Mental Health Initiative Ahead of World Day

9/17/2025

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) launched the “Healing and Hope” initiative ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, 2025, to promote local engagement in mental health issues.
The initiative features a digital campaign with bishops' reflections and state conferences starting in early 2026.
Parishes will observe “Mental Health Sunday” on Oct. 11-12 to raise awareness during Mass.
In 2021, nearly 60 million U.S. adults faced mental illness, with youth significantly impacted.
Resources, including a Novena for Mental Health, are available on the USCCB website.

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) launched the “Healing and Hope” initiative ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, 2025, to promote local engagement in mental health issues.
The initiative features a digital campaign with bishops' reflections and state conferences starting in early 2026.
Parishes will observe “Mental Health Sunday” on Oct. 11-12 to raise awareness during Mass.
In 2021, nearly 60 million U.S. adults faced mental illness, with youth significantly impacted.
Resources, including a Novena for Mental Health, are available on the USCCB website.