Leo XIV urges attention to mental health, especially for young people
Pope Leo XIV urged urgent attention to mental health, especially in young people, and warned that 'invisible wounds' can be as serious as physical ones.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV called for urgent attention to mental health, especially for young people.
- He warned that "invisible wounds" of the psyche are as serious as physical ones.
- The Pope noted rising inequalities in healthcare access.
- He stated that health should not be a luxury and universal coverage is a moral imperative.
- He emphasized that healthcare must be accessible to the most vulnerable to avoid conflict.
- The Catholic Church can play a decisive role in fighting health inequalities and supporting vulnerable populations.