Facing the Realities of Mental Illness

“Whoever suffers mental illness always bears God’s image and likeness, and has an inalienable right to be considered a person and treated as such.” – St. John Paul II Mental health is a critical component of wellbeing.  As a society, we don’t have to look far to encounter those who struggle with mental illness. Statistically, Continue reading

Deriving Meaning From Spina Bifida

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, a perfect time to be educated about the impact disability can have on the family. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1,500 pregnancies are affected by spina bifida annually. That’s roughly 1 out of every 2,630 will be born with spina bifida in a year, making Continue reading

Breast Cancer Links to Mental Health Risks

One moment, you’re sitting at the doctor’s office after an examination. You think nothing of it; just a checkup, a typical routine in the life of someone mindful of their own health. You’re living life and planning what’s next while you wait for the results. The next moment, your doctor returns with your exam results, Continue reading

Psy.D. Dissertations Address Mental Health Issues

Divine Mercy University and the Institute for the Psychological Sciences celebrated the achievements of the nine doctoral graduates at the 2018 Commencement Exercises. Each of these Psy.D. graduates have been trained to address today’s mental health challenges by utilizing advanced psychotherapy skills, psychological testing, and a focus on specific pathologies and concepts within the field Continue reading