Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older by 2030, the high suicide rate among…
Tag: mental health
April 2025, Generals
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 3 pm. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care Coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
Religion, December 2024
Coping with the Holidays—A Medical and Spiritual Discussion
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry’s next Mental Health Focus will be Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. Father Huy, C.Ss.R, pastor at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, and Dasa Schmidt, treatment placement specialist at Acadia Healthcare, will be presenting. Join us to learn how to understand the…
September 2024, Generals
September Mental Health Focus—“Mental Health and Aging”
Leslie Fore How does aging affect your mental health? Do you feel mental health gets worse as you age? Join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry for its September Mental Health Focus presented by Meira Year, RN, MA, MFT. The session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. or Monday, Sept. 30…
May 2024, Generals
Mental Health Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Grief with Dr. Rose Bricker on May 5
Leslie Fore Would you like to learn about healthy interventions and skills that can reduce the symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief? Join Dr. Rose Bricker for a discussion at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Rd., on May 5 at 1 p.m. If you or your loved ones are experiencing the following…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Are You Forgetful? … Isn’t Everybody Our Age?
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The cruel reality is that we’re not getting any younger, and with aging comes consequences, like losing our mental sharpness. Ever forget the names of people or places, or what you had for breakfast today? OK, I’ll speak for myself. I will go to a room for something and forget what I…
March 2024, Generals
Mental Health Focus—Children and Adolescents’ Mental Health Matters
Join the Santa Catalina Catholic Church Mental Health Ministry as it presents its March Mental Health Focus. Danielle Trujillo, Director of Clinical Services at Sonora Behavioral Health, will be presenting on mental health in children and adolescents. The presentation will be at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on March 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. and…
January 2024, Features
Why Is My Loved One with Mental Illness Not Getting Better?
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting an expert panel discussion called “Understanding the Levels of Psychiatric Care Is Key to Treatment Success.” The discussion will be held on Jan. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. or Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The same program will be repeated twice, so feel free to attend the one that…
December 2023, Features
7 Things to Let Go of for a Happier Life
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart With the new year approaching, you may be considering making some changes in your life. Usually, when it comes to living a happier life, there is the belief we need more. That might include more money, driving a newer car, or more vacations. While some of those things could contribute to your…
December 2023, Features
2 Your Health: Loneliness: It Doesn’t Just Happen During the Holidays
Dr. Rose Bricker In May of 2023, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy published an article with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He states that we have an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the U.S. It’s not just a holiday occurrence, it is now considered a public health crisis.…