Explore these resources related to youth, mental health, and Catholic schools.
Books
The Playbook for Whole-Child Education in U.S. Catholic Schools
Book addressing students' diverse needs, including their overall well-being.
Ministry of Pastoral Guidance Counseling in Catholic Schools
This volume examines the school counselor's critical role in providing pastoral care.
A Light Unto my Path: Model of Accompaniment for Fostering Mental Wellness
Resource to build a proactive, comprehensive response to the growing need to do more related to mental health in Catholic schools.
Trainings
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Soul-Shop: Suicide Prevention Training for Faith Community Leaders
Mental Health in Parish Ministry
Supporting Teen Mental Health: Training for Youth Ministry Teams
QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training
Organizations
International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry
Curriculum
Mental Health and Wellness for Catholic Schools: Emotions, Resiliency, Belonging, and Dignity of the Whole
Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Corporation
Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide
Raised in Grace: Secure in Grace
Curriculum which aims to invite students to know and participate in their own neurodevelopment.
Raised in Grace: Arise
Curriculum which invites middle and high school students to actively participate in understanding and growing their own minds, helping them develop secure relationships, a strong sense of agency, and the ability to reflect on their own thoughts and emotions.
Sanctuary Youth Series
Video series centered on the pressing questions that young people are asking about faith and mental health. It provides space to engage these questions and start important conversations in youth ministries and church communities.
Wholehearted
A resource focused on the impact life's painful experiences have on mental health.
Campus Clubs
NAMI On Campus
Bring Change to Mind Club