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Helpful Tools to Commemorate Mental Illness Awareness Week

Using Technology to Support People with Mental Illness 

By Dave Wither, Member, NCPD Council on Mental Illness 
 
Just as we seek the peace of Jesus, we all seek the comfort and warmth that a gentle touch of another human being provides.  Nothing can ever replace the power our humanity transcends as we touch, care for,and pray for the people we love and those Christ has asked us to nurture and protect.  However, today we live in a time of unprecedented change; change at a pace we have never before known, and a pace that will only accelerate.  Our challenge is to find the good [and opportunities] within these changes and use them to improve the lives of those Jesus has entrusted to us.  Today our world is exploding with new “wearable” medical technology.  These technologies (devices, smartphones, software/apps) have opened a new frontier in mental health treatment, patient support and data collection.  
 
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Loyola Parish Award Nominations

 Nominate a Parish for the Loyola Press - NCPD Opening Doors Award

Deadline: Postmarked by October 4, 2017 or emailed by October 9, 2017

The Loyola Press Opening Doors Award honors a parish community that demonstrates inclusion and engagement practices that facilitate the meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the parish community and the life of the Catholic Church.

The winning parish will be awarded a plaque and $1,000 to be used by the parish to continue ministry that welcomes people with disabilities.  

 

 

 

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Join us in Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention in September

September – Suicide Prevention Month

The following resources can assist you in increasing awareness and providing pastoral care.

Helpful Pastoral Tools:    

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