#12292 Discussing Catholic Psychology with Dr. Greg Bottaro - Dr. Greg Bottaro

Catholic Answers Live

“How does mental illness connect to spirituality and healing?” In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between mental health and faith, addressing questions like the role of inherited genes in mental illness and spirituality, the Church’s stance on electric shock treatment for depression, and the spiritual aspects of OCD. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

• 20:25 – How do we look at inherited genes when it comes to mental illness and spirituality?
• 31:38 – How does the Church feel about electric shock treatment? Is it helpful for people with depression?
• 35:40 – I have a son with schizophrenia, and I’ve been looking for someone to help connect the spiritual and physical.
• 42:25 – Is there a spiritual component to OCD, if so can someone heal from it?
• 47:03 – I’ve had mental problems that the doctors have said there is no solution for. What do you recommend?
• 50:58 – How does generational trauma end?

Chapters

1. How do we look at inherited genes when it comes to mental illness and spirituality? (00:20:25)

2. How does the Church feel about electric shock treatment? Is it helpful for people with depression? (00:31:38)

3. I have a son with schizophrenia, and I’ve been looking for someone to help connect the spiritual and physical. (00:35:40)

4. Is there a spiritual component to OCD, if so can someone heal from it? (00:42:25)

5. I’ve had mental problems that the doctors have said there is no solution for. What do you recommend? (00:47:03)

6. How does generational trauma end? (00:50:58)