Understanding the Mental Health Crisis
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Friends, we are in the midst of a mental health crisis, with many calling it another pandemic. Record-high numbers of Americans are facing depression and suicide. Nearly half of young people report feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness. What’s behind this crisis, and how can the Church help? That’s what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show.”
A listener asks, is “just war theory” a concession to human weakness? How do we square that with Jesus’ teachings on non-violence?
00:00 | Intro
01:09 | USCCB recap on surrogacy
03:49 | Why the mental health crisis matters to bishops
06:00 | Social media's role in damaged mental health
09:39 | Community's role in healing mental health
13:03 | The connection between psychological and spiritual suffering
16:09 | Religious disaffiliation and mental illness
17:47 | Who is St. Dymphna?
18:40 | A word for those wrestling with poor mental health
20:55 | Listener question
24:17 | New book-“Christ Brings All Newness”
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I've suffered from mental health problems since my youth, and one time I was suffering from suicidal ideation; in desperation, I went to confession and the priest just blew me off saying he didn't have time to talk with me and to make an appointment. I was so hurt by his carelessness that I wrote him a letter about it and never heard back from him. Eventually, I left that church and found a better catholic church to attend with a more caring priest. What's the lesson? There are good priests and bad priests in the church, and you don't give up on Jesus because of the sinful actions of a priest. Fortunately, I found a good caring psychiatrist that really helped me and I'm very thankful to Jesus and the prayers of St. Dymphna for helping me.
I am glad you found the right person to talk to, but the 1st priest may not have known how to help you, or the priest may have been going through depression and was overwhelmed with the topic.
Thank you for your kind reply and insight@@feurigerStern
I was nervous mid-way through reading your post, but I was so relieved by the end. Pray for that first priest. It may help him, and you may find that it also helps you.
Thank you @@mhosea for your kind words and advice.
Glory be to God! He never abandoned us, and you in turn did not abandon him. He lead you to the right priest and professional help!
I’m so happy for you; God bless you. 🙏🏼✨🕊️
St. Dymphna, patron Saint of those who suffer from anxiety, pray for us🌹🙏
Who is the Patron Saint of Paranoid Schizophrenics?
Pray yourself this middlemen are what make your prayers go unanswered wasted and stolen.
@@TomSmith-jh2ut
St. Dymphna. I think the illness fall into the same category, 'mental illness.'
All healing ultimately comes from Jesus.
*When you say Jesus Christ is my Saviour, you mean he's my healer and so he's the ultimate source of healing at all levels. (19: 30 - 19: 38)*
Prayerful surrender to Jesus (19: 40) is the best help we can all seek.
Pray to the Blessed Mother, since she is the 'Mediatrix of all graces.' God bless you🙏
Yes !!!!! I've also been saying Samt Dymphna pray for us 🙏🏻
@@lynnp456 ✨⭐👍
Eucharistic Adoration is super powerful, God is good!
Yes indeed, especially if you have anxiety
It is powerful indeed. It should be more widespread in the church.
Here is an honest man who just happens to be a bishop of his faith community. He has good knowledge with practical application that any human person regardless of religion or not can get hope from. The world needs people like this man . Thank you Sir!
I cant imagine how my mental health would have been if I was not Catholic. I went through very difficult situations in my childhood that haunted my teenage and early adulthood life. But thanks God, the Catholic church is here. The Church has got the answers. The mass, the Eucharist, the confession and Adoration are my medicines. I cant imagine someone being in the situation like mine and lack spiritual help that I have. It must be a Disaster.
My dad was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and manic depression when I was 10. Living with him was a roller coaster ride for a long time.
I was Miss diagnosed with schizophrenia a few years ago and thank goodness for the company I worked for they sent me to a neuropsychologist ad he ordered a PT scan and found outthat I have dementia.
We also have to realize that the brain is an organ and has chemicals that it needs to function properly and mild depression may be able to be worked out with proper counseling and spiritual guidance but if it gets worse then medication should be considered along with counseling.
I have healed almost fully from anxiety with prayer and holy oil, salt but especially deliverance prayers against evil, satan, and witchcraft. I would say I am at 96% better since. ❤ I pray for all who suffer from anxiety I suffered it for almost 15 years and now I see the light. Thanks be to Jesus
Please can you share the prayers you used? X
@@heatherelliot3202 Catholic Exorcism prayers, I daily say the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, also the one that starts with “Kyrie Eleison, God our Lord, King of ages, All powerful and Almighty, You who made everything and transforms everything simply by your will. You who in Babylon changed into dew the flames of the seven times hotter furnace..”, as well as Anima Christi, the Creed, and another that starts “Spirit of our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Most Holy Trinity, Immaculate Virgin Mary, Angels, archangels and saints of heaven descend upon me. Please purify me…” you can look them as Catholic Deliverance or exorcism prayers but make sure they are from a trusted site and it says to only do it upon oneself because we have authority over one self -towards another may be dangerous without a priest. I saw a difference immediately within me but it took time for everything else in my life to change but I kept praying like a medicine and God has granted me the miracle. ❤ I will be praying for you Heather.
@@heatherelliot3202 did you get the message of the prayers I used?
@@heatherelliot3202 Search for Chad Ripperger, Deliverance Prayers for Use by The Laity. May you find relief.
@@heatherelliot3202 Chad Ripperger, Deliverance Prayers
Hello everyone! Very interesting and important theme. The best greetings from Ukraine!
We/I pray for Ukraine every day. The suffering and persecution that you're enduring is unthinkable and unnecessary! We for sure need to keep our faith. I admire you folks greatly. Stay strong.
Thank you very much, Randy! Your support is very valuable and important for me and Ukrainian people in this difficult time of the war. Thank you again for your prayers.
@@user-mg1iy1hw3c You are welcome. I live in the U.S., but did a project over a two year period in Slovakia around 2000/2001. They were so happy and blessed to be free and independent, interacting with the whole world. They still are. I hope that this same freedom returns to Ukraine, and soon. Благослови вас Бог
It’s not just young people. As someone in my mid 60s, I got used to the isolation of Covid and very comfortable being by myself.
Thank you for posting this,I am 72 with a chronic illness and the same thing happened to me.
I can attest to the fact that at the heart of psychological problems are spiritual problems. I spent eight years in therapy trying to address anxiety and anxiety attacks. What was behind them was a complex of spiritual problems. But I absolutely needed help getting past them.
Interesting. How did you manage to solve those spiritual problems? I am going to confession, receiving the Eucharist, praying to God as always but still struggle with mental health (in my case complex trauma and some borderline symptoms). I was thinking of having my house blessed by a priest.
@@Spectrometer A very good Christian therapist helped me to see the truth of what was going on in me and helped me to face the darkness. The process was very painful, but eventually freeing. I would not say that I don’t still have tendencies to anxiety, but I continue to grow, and can cope with every day life because of studying scripture, prayer, the support of good friends, the church, the Eucharist, the grace of God. Even when I had completed therapy, there were still times when I felt overcome by anxiety, but it was no longer as debilitating, and I knew where to look for help. Being involved in the care of others can help a lot. However, in my case, I had to get to a certain level of repentance and healing before I could actually be helpful and not simply grabbing at people to fill the hole inside. It is not an easy journey nor a short one. It sounds as though you are on the right path. I will say a prayer for you.
@@Spectrometer I'd recommend going to mass every day and taking the Eucharist every day. Fill your mind with God, not the world or even yourself. Corrie tem boom said, "If you look at the world you've been distressed, when you look at yourself you'll be depressed but if you look at Jesus you'll be at rest". I've come to understand that depression is proportional to how much time we spend thinking about ourselves and the obvious solution is to think about ourselves less(or even not at all). Fix your mind on our Lord's passion, forget your own issues, leave them to the side, and think only about God. Constantly, never ceasing. I know from direct experience that this produces incredible results. Be warned though, the devil will do everything he can to stop you from practicing this discipline.
@@eoinbrennan3949 Thank you for the suggestion. I have had some issues with God lately, with all these deppresive episodes and such I get thought of Him being abandoning, of Him being too hard on us, etc. However my mood this week is a bit better so I am having more energy to re-establish a relationship with God, and He has helped me. I am trying to contemplate more the Mysteries when praying decades of the Rosary, so I will keep your advice in mind.
@Spectrometer ..please have your house blessed as well as yourself. It's a beautiful experience.❤❤❤
13:20 "..at bottom, every psychological problem is a spiritual problem" - Carl Jung. If we are convinced that there is a God and that He loves us and is waiting for us, then everything else is secondary.
Yes, yes, yes Bishop Barron. I used to say to my daughter 'I want a hug, not a text'. I regularly use texting for logistical purposes: 'I'll meet you at Starbucks - 5 pm - see you',... but this fine tool has badly hampered true relationships - God save us :)
Ur daughter is prolly mirroring back ur behavior towards her 🤷♀️
People use social media more for societal bullying and to put people under demonic oppression. Then they try to label them with a mental health issue just to complete their fun. It’s also part of the evil side of the technology.
If you want some disturbing statistics on that, read Reclaiming Conversation. Excellent book.
I believe many are unhappy because their kids are sooo different from them. So many have kids adult children who are so lost so you can’t talk to them about anything that matters then you have to watch the train wreck unfolding in the way they carry on. It’s painful. They aren’t interested in what older adults have to say. It’s isolating because these young people have been uncultured to believe that every answer is within them so they really don’t think they need anyone so that leaves older generations feeling very hurt and brokenhearted. Family has fallen apart so goes the world. That’s why people feel lonely. They feel no one has their back
Pray on them and for them. Do not stop and if your heart breaks into tears whilst crying continue God will intervene for their good. He made us for Himself...never forget this please🙏
I tell you this as I myself do for my teenage son. One child the gift of God who I have presented and consecrated back to God and our Blessed Mother Mary. Pray, pray, pray and for each other.
God bless us all 🙏🌹
This is so true. Even when they visit they are on their phones.
💯 the dissolution of marriage through divorce has greatly affected the family unit.
@@feurigerSternagree
What is left to us is not to lose hope in Lord Jesus Christ and pray deeply with faith. Secondly and more importantly, live a life ourselves with whatever sacrifice it needs so we become examples to our younger generation to follow unconsciously. It is our duty not choice. 🙏
On examination most of my toxic stress come from my impatience and false pride. Being "humble and gentle of heart" in Christ indeed make the "yoke and burden" of my daily duties and the ups and downs of my life "easy and light".
God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness to us all. Even as we are faced with our toughest battles God is there for us. That’s why I keep faith as I struggle to provide for my children. I’m a single mom. Both of my sons are special needs. I started homeschooling them so my hours to work are limited. As I struggle to buy groceries and as I struggle to pay my rent I know God is with me. He’s the only reason why I made it this far. Lord continue to keep us safe.
@ChildofGod I have been a single parent of 2 boys, I raised them singlehandedly, they are adults now. I put God at the centre of my life and today, I am so proud to be their mum, they are young great men and are so great full and can't stop thank me for a job well done. I am a proud Catholic woman and my children have been raised as such. I thank God everyday for guiding our family, I must say that my family supported me as well. So never give up, God is with you at all times. Never forget that you are not alone.
I work on a deliverance team. These kids need true deliverance from the spirits of depression and suicide. They operate in tiers and enter at different times in a person's life. Rejection is the root of alot of this.
I’m glad to hear this being addressed! God bless you Bishop!
DEAR BISHOP BARRON, please help me pray for All our Children, specially for Our daughter and family…THANK YOU…🙏🙏🙏
Hi Bishop Barron and Brandon
I find the litany of humility deals directly with anxiety,fear,desire and pride and in no particular order
It is immensely powerful because it speaks directly to the mother of virtues which is humility and all we need to do is be reminded of Our Lady's yes to the Lord via the angel appearing to her and coupled with the Lord accepting His Father's will.All of this is fundamentally grounded in humility.Thats my two cents worth❤
Yes Bishop Barron. It happened to me. I heard it . Come to me…my depression eventually lifted and with medical help(on the side) i learned that i am loved and have received much healing by Jesus. I am now committed to make Jesus first and central to my life as i am becoming more grateful.
People think secular life and secular marriage is the only way to be happy. I keep telling people I am not called to secular marriage or secular life. They do not listen and continue to try to impose secular marriage and secular life on me. I was told by the Church what to do about it but it is painful and frustrating.
You know. I was raised heeish, baptised by my father's family that are catholics. Always had a connection to catholicism, became a Christian at age 27 in israel, now a catholic. Word on fire is excellent, Bishop Barron is a great teacher. Thank you Bishop
Raised jewish. You'd think auto correct would kick in, but no!
St. Dymphna was the daughter of a king in Ireland, therefore she was a princess. Her mother, the queen died, and the king sent his representatives to gather women who might make a good replacement. But the king was suffering from profound mental illness. He rejected all the women brought to him. Finally his twisted consultants suggested his daughter, Dymphna. But Dymphna had consecrated herself to God and would remain a virgin. When the king looked upon his daughter he only saw his former wife, the queen. St. Dymphna, rejected the overtures of her father and begged him to consider someone else. The king persisted and she had to flee the country, crossing over to mainland Europe - Belgium. She used her fortune to build a hospital. The king discovered her because of her good works, killed the priest who defended her, then having become enraged at his daughter's continued rejection beheaded her.
I was about to type the story out when I saw you beat me to it 👏
Bipolar1 here. Was misdiagnosed for 40 yrs & went psychotic. In the midst of it as an atheist raised Jewish Jesus came to me, Mary led me to His Church & somehow led me to find a doctor who could re-diagnose me & get the right meds. Even w all the bad stuff w the pharmaceutical industry, I still thank God for modern medicine. My priest asked me to talk to him about mental illness & addiction so he can be a better pastor to the parishioners. 😊
However it do believe that much of what we see w the explosion of mental illness especially in those under 30 is to due w a lack of meaning & purpose as a result of having no faith practice.
I strongly believe mental health is often (not always) related to spiritual health. I have worked in mental health and a spiritual void exists when I have walked into the wards.
True 💯...Your psychiatrist or Counsellor never advises you to seek Spiritual healing and when they do you kinda get the feeling that they think you might not be all there and they urge you to take meds even though they tell you that it will not get solve the problem just treat the symptoms...more like adding more fuel to the fire
I found it is very related. One of most damaging things a person can do to another person is to deny the personal testimony of the person’s own identity and their own hopes and dreams for themselves.
I think this is true. A lot of people in the field of psychology are vehemently anti God and the result is that people have no real solutions to their issues. They're given medication, in a lot of cases, which makes things worse in the long run, the underlying issues, never being solved
But you are right that it is not always related to spiritual health. I think this is an important point that was not addressed in the talk.
@user-kj8wk3jz4f I think in most cases it is related to spiritual issues. But i know that diet can have a significant effect on a person's mental well being. If your diet is mostly processed food, with sugar added then for sure you will suffer mentally. Also chocolate is depression city, stay away from it all costs
First, I truly love all your videos Bishop Baron; I first ran across you when you interviewed Shia LaBeouf and his role in the Padre Pio movie. Secondly, I support the notion that the lack of religion / a general belief in God - has contributed to the modern-day mental health crisis- in both children and adults.
Major treatment resistant depression and terrible anxiety for 30 years. Found out i was misdiagnosed all those years. I have serious OCD/ scrupulosity. It is a eidely misdignosed and misunderstood mental illness. I am so so grateful to God for my Catholic counselor ( familiar with OCD) HER WISE counseling has literally changed my life. If you have intrusive thoughts about things repulsive to you, wether religous in content or sexual or harm, ( afraid you will kill or hurt someone) find a good catholic counselor . I am 66 now ive been medicated hospitalized given several rounds of ECT's for many years, just treating the terrible depression and anxiety. God is healing me, a good priest ( my spiritual director) actually diagnosed me. Praise King Jesus!
Congratulations Bishop Barron on 1 million subscribers. We thank God for this milestone. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge and unpacking the word of God for us
35 years sobriety,71 years old
Cradle catholic and when I put myself in rehab,found my faith in the 12 steps and my recovery ❤️🩹 thank you Jesus!I love my catholic faith 🙏🏽❤️
Confusion and lack of truth today in the church, as leaders fear ridicule, adds to the pain and suffering.
A church ran by a bunch of Dostoyevsky’s Grand Inquisitors.
Thank you Bishop for speaking the truth!
Regarding answering the phone and the door, I still get nervous about that, in a way I can't quite explain. However, I'm completely comfortable chatting with people in other situations. There's just something about the ringing of the phone: the expectation on me to answer and the inability to see the other person's face, that combines to make me nervous. Weird, but I'm not certain what inspires this reaction in me. I've never had anxiety or anything, and like I mentioned, I'm fine in other situations.
Thanks for the insightful talk. This is such an important topic, and I'm very grateful to you for helping me and others to keep our eyes fixed on that which is eternal and true, not just our own selves.
I believe that communication between humans involves understanding speech and understanding body language and facial expressions. Relying on phone, text or email limits communication which increases anxiety.
Thank you Bishop Barron. The Mental Health Pandemic is something that has been on my mind for some time and one, if not, thee most important issue in the Church. I have reflected that Mental Health, a disease of the mind and soul, affects our ability to reason, our understanding, our will, and ultimately, the formation of our conscience. This means that it involves our understanding of mortal sin, whether mental health begins with sin or with the condition of our mind. This also affects the judgment of those with a sound mind. Much prayer, study, and openness is needed.
Where does bipolar come from how do I find healing from it? Any help?
Thank you Bishop
An enlightening video on today's society. Thank you.
Loved the responsed at 18:45. I also like that Bishop Barron have never taken a political side (26:35). These days it takes courage to be like that. This can result in taking attacks from both left and right, which has happened in the past. But by not siding with either side I believe he can be closer to the truth, and to God. God bless him for that and protect him.
Timely presentation . God bless you dear Bishop
Couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you.
The crisis was coined a second pandemic by the surgeon General because people who are suffering are facing family ties being broken. COVID isn't the only reason that this is happening. Communication breakdown, illnesses divorce, lack of the "professionals" ability to properly help the one present to receive the help. Usually, it's not just the person seeking help that needs help. Most of the time, it's the whole family that needs the help. Another mental health Saint to reflect on is St. Kateri Tekakwitha. My daughter Amanda borrowed her name for confirmation and had to give a good reason for picking her because she was just a Venerable at the time. Now she's St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
JESUS is the ultimate healer, what’s an amazing person you are Bishop Barron, I truly love the sermons you give and the simplicity and truthfulness hidden beneath the words you bring out to people to reflect how wonderful and great our almighty Heavenly Father. GOD is blessed through your life and surely you are bringing young people to JESUS!
It is so true your take on the posts we see on social media showing how wonderful everything is in these peoples’ lives while you, yourself are dealing with all the difficulties of life. This can be really hard at times for some to see when they are dealing with life’s hardships.
Thank you bishop
I so needed this today, thank you 🙏
A friend of mine was an Army chaplain here in Australia. He said they had to give recruits classes in verbal communication. That saddened me for them.
Baruch de Spinoza on emotions is a helpful guide. I feel meditation on the passion of Christ is one which aids recalibration.
I’ve had an anxiety disorder the majority of my life. I just recently made a huge step towards recovery. Healing it has truly taught me about faith and God. To heal it you have to move through it. You have to have faith to do that. To fight the fear, that fear that God tells us not to do. You have to keep fighting the fear and blindly walk through, that takes faith. You have to trust that what’s on the other side you can handle. If it’s really big, you really have to give it to God. Also, the fear needs to be behind you. It has to be bigger than the fear that’s holding you back. It needs to be bigger to help push you through. And faith that it can turn out ok. Anxiety is the worst. It really is a place of darkness, a separation from God. You can hear him, feel him. The other side though, is rich and light and you can feel Gof again. Depression is the same way.
I believe that a large percentage of people are living with the serious lifelong effects of unhealed trauma, especially childhood trauma from abuse (C-PTSD). Unhealed trauma is the root cause of most mental health issues. It's not something you can just "forget about" easily or heal overnight. And it's a cycle in many families, passed down like an illness. To heal, you basically have to rewire your brain and regulate your nervous system through daily practices. It takes so much time and energy that most people simply don't have because they're trying to survive.
I love this discussion, my understanding is natural human beings on the plane. Thanks for clearing hope everyone watch this video.
Try to come to God with prayer in Adoration, attending Mass regularly. Offer it up the Lord! You will see the miracle happen ❤❤❤!
Thank you Bishop for this helpful topic! May God bless you tremendously and abundantly!
Thank you Lord! We truly love You!
I had a very dark time in my life and what really helped was Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio, extensive journaling, and finding God. That trio got me through my darkness. Daily prayer 🙏 where I thank God for all he’s given me and pray for those less fortunate than me really gives me a strong spiritual bearing.
Class! Greetings from a psychiatrist from Holland.
Really appreciate this video.
Monsignor Shea has a great talk at SEEK 2024 on UA-cam …offers unique insight. Thank you for talking about this…we all saw it coming…but darkness works in the shadows
Praise be to God
20:00 so true, thanks for show its importance
Big big God bless you 💘🙏
Thank you.
-"Social Media separates us from the real world"
- Community is central to having a healthy mental state?
"Because God is Love"
"Connection and relationship are very important"
-Every psychological problem is the spiritual problem of "False worship".
-"We need psychologists to be sure but we also need soul doctors"
Agreed. The virtual reality can’t be the whole world we are in. Dark nights of the soul needs a soul doctor. There’s a reason why every psychological problem has a spiritual dimension
My dear daughter has been suffering from mental illness for more than 5 years. She finds peace in daily Mass which she attends without fail. As a mother what is my role when I see her still alienated!
I have been saying it for several years now, especially as pertains to gun violence. We are disconnected from each other, from ourselves, and from God.
Excelente Show
Muchas gracias
I think that not all depression is spiritual. I suffered from Major Depressive Disorder for 49 years. I was blessed to have Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment in 2016 and 2018, where strong electromagnetic waves are targeted at a specific spot in the prefrontal cortex. This treatment has completely eliminated my depression. The part of my brain that regulates mood was physically inadequate. I was not able to really grow and deepen my interior life until after I had this treatment.
strongly agree,,,bishop Barron learn this remarks
God bless you 🙏
I so agree with Bishop Barron
Would be great to hear more from Bishop Barron on just war theory.
The Church can help by not reducing the current problems of people to simply mental health issues. When proper Faith and grace is denied to people the bodily health fails as well. We need spiritual health too. The healing grace of the sacraments and the support of the faith community.
Glad to see the catholic church is looking into the mental issues social media brings. Spirituality certainly will help, but things need to happen at a personal level for this new pandemic I treated correctly.
Mental Health = Spiritual Health
The human mental care and, Christian's faith, Loving peoples. Very Important.
Whilst I agree with Jung's point that all mental issues are spiritual issues (or words to that effect) I think we ought to also suggest secular ways of overcoming these issues alongside the spiritual ones, e.g. Therapy, etc.
God bless all those struggling ❤
We are made BY God and FOR God. We are lacking physically, mentally and spiritually until we are RECONNECTED to Him. On the cross Jesus, through His death disconnects us to the matrix of Satan and makes way to connect us to His OWN.
Pray for my niece Natalie.
Your use of social media is a positive connection with your viewers. I am glad you are a positive
force on social media.
Aspergers. My boys never fit in the catholic church or care. But as, mom, I pray on their behalf!
Word.
hi Greeting and Blessing
So grateful for your work. Wondering if social media is the tool used to avoid the suffering rather than the cause. Often an inability to forgive or trauma is at the root of the illness. Wondering if a key to unsealing the “hermetically sealed dynamite” that we as the Church are sitting on, might be to deal with this issues more productively. Wondering if the IFS concepts especially as dealt with in the book Litanies of the Heart might be a step in the right direction.
Pope Barron?
We do not own our life. We did not create it and we have no human right to destroy it.
We were created by the One with the Divine Nature and only Him can take that back.
No matter how big your problem in life is, if you know that God is bigger than it, you will be able to overcome it and you will be stronger and more resilient.
The bigger your problem is the faster you should be asking for God's help.
May His mercy and love be your comfort during these challenging times.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:28 🏥 *Understanding the Mental Health Crisis*
- The mental health crisis in the United States is reaching record high numbers, with depression and suicide rates soaring, especially among young people.
- Record high numbers of Americans are facing depression and suicide, with almost half of young people reporting persistent feelings of sadness and depression.
01:40 🚼 *The Ethical Issue of Surrogacy*
- Surrogacy involves the use of a woman's womb to provide a child for another couple, raising ethical concerns about instrumentalizing human reproduction.
- The breakdown of the inner logic of the sexual act and the commodification of the womb raise moral objections from the Church against surrogacy.
04:11 🌐 *Mental Health Crisis: Church's Response*
- The mentalhealth crisis has become a pressing issue for the Church, prompting discussions and interventions among bishops.
- The Church aims to address the mental health crisis by bringing together pastoral, clinical, and spiritual perspectives through roundtable discussions.
06:06 💻 *Impact of Social Media on Mental Health*
- Social media usage has been linked to a rise in mental health issues, particularly among young people, due to factors such as increased screen time, loss of real social contact, and exposure to negativity and unrealistic standards.
- Social media fosters feelings of isolation, comparison, and inadequacy, contributing to anxiety and depression, especially in adolescents.
10:11 🤝 *Importance of Community for Mental Health*
- Community and connection are essential for maintaining mental health, as humans are built for love and relational interaction.
- Isolation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbates mental health issues, highlighting the importance of genuine human connection.
13:13 🙏 *Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health*
- The Church emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of mental health, acknowledging the connection between mental and spiritual well-being.
- Carl Jung's insight that every psychological problem is ultimately a spiritual problem underscores the importance of addressing spiritual needs in mental health care.
16:27 🛐 *Decline in Religion and Mental Health*
- The rise of religious disaffiliation correlates with the decline in mental health, as humans' inherent spiritual longing is left unfulfilled.
- Disaffiliation from religion contributes to the mental health crisis by neglecting the spiritual dimension of human existence.
18:03 🌟 *Saint Dymphna: Patron Saint of Mental Illness*
- Saint Dymphna is recognized as the patron saint of those suffering from anxiety and mental illness, offering solace and intercession to those struggling.
- The increasing number of young girls choosing Saint Dymphna as their confirmation name reflects the growing awareness and prevalence of mental health challenges.
19:26 💬 *Surrendering to Jesus for healing*
- Surrendering to Jesus as a healer is crucial in the process of addressing mental health issues.
- Prayerful surrender, attending church, spending time in front of the Blessed Sacrament are essential steps in seeking healing.
- Jesus invites individuals to come to him for healing, but they must first desire and accept it.
21:07 🛡️ *Understanding the Just War Theory*
- Just War Theory is not solely a concession to human weakness but a recognition of the complexity of addressing gross injustices in a fallen world.
- The tradition of pacifism within Christianity is acknowledged, but sometimes, resorting to limited, morally conditioned violence becomes necessary to counteract injustice.
- St. Augustine's perspective, echoed by much of the Church tradition, suggests that in certain circumstances, taking up arms may be the only viable option to prevent further injustice.
24:30 📚 *Introduction to "Christ brings all newness" by Father Robert Imbelli*
- "Christ brings all newness" is a collection of writings by Father Robert Imbelli, exploring the newness of Jesus Christ across various dimensions of the Christian faith.
- Imbelli's work integrates deep theological insights with spirituality, drawing from scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and the liturgical tradition.
- He emphasizes the importance of Vatican II's teachings and interprets them in line with the post-conciliar popes, offering a balanced perspective amidst contemporary tensions within the Church.
"All psychological problems are spiritual problems" - 100% found that true. Twice had mental health episodes (schizophrenic-type) which only got better after I turned to God. First time, I'd never gone to church and as a result got baptized in Catholic Church. Second time, after a long-term relationship ended and I'd fallen away from faith - got back to confession/Mass and got well. That's my story. When you acknowledge any situation in which you have no power, pray.
it is very foolish remark and will do plenty damage to some who receive,,,professional asistance always,,,spiritual professional like bishop stick to religion and thelology,,,we do not allow imbecile psychology to influence catholic religion of Jesus who is call christ,,,trust me
dementia is cause by lack of spiritual?
Along with people needing God, human connection, and purpose...one huge contributing factor is sleep deprivation. Kids are not only on their phones all hours of the night, but they are also consuming energy drinks, caffeine, sugar, etc. that is not good for their sleep. And- dare I say- that school starts too early in the day. Kids (teenagers especially) need way more sleep than what they are getting.
Fully agree , I’ve been saying for years that school starts too early . It works against their bodies … they aren’t awake enough to learn . People look at me like I have two heads … it’s simply too early . School year … Christmas vacation , one week off in March … school day ..9 til 4 , homework done in school . I still can’t believe as a kid that I had a week off in February and another one in April … hurts the student , in my humble opinion.
Quick comment on the "just war" part:
"I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war." -Revelation 19:11
Overall, I thought this presentation was great (as usual for Bishop Barron!). However, I was surprised and dismayed by the affirmation of Jung's claim that all psychological problems are ultimately spiritual problems. This has the false implication that if anyone is suffering from depression, anxiety, etc., it is for spiritual reasons. Yet there are many very devout people who pray regularly, make use of the sacraments (including daily Eucharist), and live holy lives, but who nonetheless experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. I don't know how that can be true if all psychological problems are spiritual at root (but maybe I'm misunderstanding something). Also, Jung's claim is in tension with the claim, for which we have substantial evidence, that many forms of mental illness have their roots in brain chemistry. So, I was surprised by the endorsement of this controversial claim, without any mention of its controversial aspects.
Interesting to note, in Spanish, the Priest can also be called Cura (ie. El Cura). I was reminded about that with the "Cura Animarum".
I haven't gotten to watch this yet. What I've run into is diet has a large amount to do with the mental health crisis. So much hyper palatable foods are eaten that aren't really food. Seed oils which we didn't eat until within the last hundred years. Also, an aversion to meat and fat has harmed people.
Agree the work of Dr Chris Palmer with diet has shown amazing results in this area.🙏 for people who help those with mental issues.
@@marynayna6327 yep keto seems to be good for mental health as well as carnivore.
I believe many are unhappy because we are being abused by governments, big pharma, big agriculture, big tech, the media, Wall St and elites. I have struggled with some as well and getting help with a therapist and getting back to my faith.
Please pray for Hannah M.
Now I want to hear a way more in-depth discussion of the listener's "just war" question. It makes me think of the extreme case of total war against Nazi Germany, and things like the bombing of Dresden.
Love is METAphysical, can we as Catholics work harder on social media to spread this good word of true connection and willing the good of the other?
You should try to interview Johnathan Heidt. His new book The Anxious Generation is coming out March 26th and certainly very pertinent to this conversation.
I have my own young people, daughter 12 yrs old and son 9 yrs old. I always remind them that this gadgets are just tools and micro chips, and that they are bigger than this. We pray the Rosary to guide us everyday, me and my wife to grow and keep the faith!
If still reading comments of this program, would you pls post book/author that Bishop Barron mentioned w/ study of youth, mental issues, social media. Thank you.
Interesting question from the listener. At the beginning, the Bishop said that surrogacy is an example of 'means justifying the ends' , which is treacherous. I can't help seeing 'just wars' through the same lens: it is a treacherous, slippery slope.
Depression and anxiety are symptoms of the absence of faith. I’m not talking just about belief. I was practicing Catholic, receiving sacraments… everything changed when I started to develop my prayer & contemplative life, and found a way to be aware and relate to the assistance God always has on offer for us. Jesus leaves us alone unless we seek him out- this is experienced for me as both an internal opening and giving over my decisions as well as active participation in Catholic life. The worst part of social media is it fills your attention- cuts you off from that internal relating. We should be fasting from it routinely so we can keep it in check.
fake news,,,fool
Had a night where i had evil thoughts andan overwhelming feeling of love came over me and thinking of christ the evil thoughts subsided
I suffered from major depressive disorder and social phobia, was on medical leave for 3 months last year and the demon is still in my head...
Does Bishop Barron answer posted questions? I'm trying to find out if Malachi Martin's book, "Hostage to the Devil" had an imprimatur and is Martin in good standing with the Church.
Is it possible to link the essay/work Bishop Barron mentioned he wrote early in his life about priest as "soul doctor?" Thank you
It would be interesting to have the data or studies supporting a growth in mental health problems cited. Has there been a real growth or might people just be more open to reporting mental health problems? Might social media influence people to self diagnosis and report problems that are exaggerated?