Suicide in the Catholic Church has a difficult history. Understanding the complexities and difficulties of those faced with suicidal thoughts is the key to new beginnings. We are not condemned. The Church has grown in her knowledge and felt with mercy the pain and immense physical, mental, and spiritual torment faced by those contemplating their life's worth.
Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide. (CCC 2282)
You do not need to face this contemplation alone. Reach out. Talk to someone. Reconnect and ASK for HELP. If you or someone you know is in an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
If you are in crisis or experiencing difficult or suicidal ideations, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255,
National Awareness on Mental Illness (NAMI) Crisis Resources nami.org Crisis Text Line: text NAMI to 741-741 (If you are feeling uncomfortable talking on the phone, NAMI's Crisis Text Line will connect you to a free, trained crisis counselor.)
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn More: nami.org