No. Mental distress is not a reliable measure of someone’s faith. The Church cares for the whole person, so prayer, confession, community, and pastoral care can stand alongside assessment and treatment from qualified mental-health professionals. Receiving appropriate help can be an act of truth, stewardship, and hope.
What the Church teaches
Human life has spiritual, physical, psychological, and social dimensions that affect one another. A priest offers sacramental and pastoral care; a licensed clinician assesses and treats conditions within professional competence. These ministries are not rivals. We should neither reduce every struggle to a spiritual failure nor remove prayer and community from healing. Medication decisions belong with an appropriately qualified prescriber, not with friends, servants, or a website.
Live it this week
Tell one safe person what you are experiencing. Arrange an appointment with a qualified clinician, and also ask a trusted priest for prayer and pastoral guidance. Keep simple supports—sleep, food, movement, prescribed treatment, worship, and human contact—without expecting any one practice to carry the whole burden.
When personal guidance matters
This is formation, not diagnosis or treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication without the prescriber’s guidance. If someone may harm themselves or another person, cannot stay safe, or is in immediate danger, do not leave them alone: contact local emergency services or a crisis service now and involve a trusted adult or qualified professional.
Sibhat prepared this original answer from the sources listed above. For personal or sacramental guidance, speak with your parish priest.