Was Mother Teresa Depressed? A Look at Catholic Configurations of Depression and Holiness in View of Mental Health Stigma

When the 2007 publication of Mother Teresa’s private papers revealed her struggles with sadness, despair, and the absence of God, some asked: Was Mother Teressa depressed? This essay analyzes some Catholic responses to this question and argues that they reflect and perpetuate mental health stigma. F...

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Main Author: Coblentz, Jessica (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2023
In: Journal of disability & religion
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 223-246
Further subjects:B Mother Teresa
B mental health stigma
B Pope Francis
B Catholic
B Holiness
B Depression
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