The image above is that of a Holy Rosary, which is said to be a chain by which the sick and suffering, and yes, sinners, are lifted from the depths of misery and degradation.
Here's a quick reposting of an AI Google search of Saints with mental illnesses. Hope it is helpful.
"While many saints lived before modern psychology, the Church acknowledges several canonized individuals and blesseds who exhibited profound signs of mental illness and emotional suffering, proving that holiness is achievable amidst psychiatric battles. [1]
- St. Oscar Romero: The martyred Archbishop of San Salvador sought psychoanalysis in the 1970s and was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Despite battling excessive fear and rigidity, he used therapy and spiritual practices to overcome these hurdles and championed the oppressed. [1, 2]
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: The first American-born saint experienced severe depression and suicidal ideation during her adolescent years, enduring deep personal grief while maintaining her intense faith. [1, 2]
- Venerable Rutilio Grande: A Jesuit priest and martyr, he suffered from catatonic schizophrenia. He endured nervous breakdowns and was hospitalized twice, yet continued his pastoral work advocating for the poor in El Salvador. [1]
- St. Benedict Joseph Labre: Known as the "homeless saint of Rome," he experienced profound emotional and mental anguish. He is often considered the patron saint of mental health struggles because of his extreme psychic suffering and scrupulosity. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Servant of God Rose Hawthorne Lathrop: After the birth of her first child, she suffered from postpartum depression and psychosis, requiring treatment at an asylum before she recovered and went on to found a Dominican order for cancer patients.

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