Abstract
This article argues for the urgent development of a “theology of the mind” as a pastoral and theological response to the growing mental health crisis in the Philippines. This timely study highlights the systemic problems surrounding this important concern, such as limited access to professional help, cultural stigma, poverty, and inadequate government facilities. The paper draws from Scripture, Church teaching, papal pronouncements, and local initiatives to show that mental health struggles are not alien to Christian life but resonate deeply with biblical figures, the life of Christ, and the Church’s mission of compassion. Among its unique contributions is the proposal to integrate faith, psychology, and pastoral practice into a “theology of the mind” that moves beyond tolerating or spiritualizing mental illness toward genuine accompaniment, advocacy, and holistic healing, with mental health viewed as an integral aspect of human dignity.
Recommended Citation
Marcos, Ramil R. and Galvez, Phil Nielsen G.
(2025)
"Ready for a Theology of the Mind? Faith Response to the Mental Health Crisis,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 6:
No.
2, Article 9.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol6/iss2/9