The Catholic Church in Kerala has launched a dedicated mental health ministry to help communities respond to increasing psychological and emotional challenges, including substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, and family-related issues. The initiative, led by the Catholic Mental Health Ministry (CMHM) under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) Office for Healthcare, was formally introduced through a seminar held at the Alappuzha Pastoral Centre. The half-day event gathered mental health professionals, clergy, and Church workers in a collective effort to promote healing and support. Titled ”Manassinu Oru Karuthal” (A Care for the Mind), the program aimed “to empower individuals and communities” in addressing pressing mental health concerns through a “collective and compassionate approach.
India’s poor deserve better than this
Concerns are being raised about whether the needs of poor and marginalized communities in India are receiving enough attention in current government policies. Observers say
