The director of a Catholic mental health project is urging parishes to address the challenges faced by those who suffer from mental health issues and disabilities. Ben Bano, director of Welcome Me as I Am, which promotes mental health and dementia awareness in parish communities, said that discussing illnesses, whether it be physical or mental,... Read More
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