Mental Health Awareness Month

Reflection

“The only time it is right to look down on someone is when we are offering our hand to help them get up.” –Pope Francis

Prayer

God of Love for all,

Help us continue the good work already begun by those who are breaking the stigma that lingers around mental health issues. Give us the freedom as a people, as a culture and simply as neighbors, to live out our solidarity one with another, offering hands of support to all those in need. Let there be no reason among us for anyone to feel unworthy of help and support. Rather, in a spirit of unity, help us acknowledge we all are vulnerable in various ways and commit to building a common foundation for all to experience health and life to the full. Amen.

Call to Action

Learn something new about the impact of mental health issues across my community. Do something new this month to support and encourage efforts to enhance mental health awareness.