Crossing the intersection of faith, mental health

From The Superior Catholic Herald...
 

When Pat and Kenna Millea spoke at a mental health workshop in Rice Lake in 2022, they cited statistics: 96 percent of teens say anxiety and depression are a problem, with 70 percent of them identifying it as a major issue.

The couple, founders of the Twin Cities-based Martin Center for Integration, offer a Catholic, pastoral perspective on promoting and maintaining mental wellness for both adults and children. They, along with Martin Center trainer Ashley Cermack, will be featured speakers at the Diocese of Superior’s 61st annual Fall Conference on Friday, Oct. 27, at St. Joseph in Rice Lake.

Learning about faith- and science-based methods to understand and confront mental health issues – a priority among diocesan education leaders, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic – is the mission for this year’s conference, which draws teachers, clergy, catechists and parish leaders who work with struggling adults and children of all ages.

“This theme is something we’ve been talking about and working through for a few years now,” Diocese of Superior Superintendent of Schools Peggy Schoenfuss commented.

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