S. Dein
Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health
Dein, S.; Cook, C.C.H.; Powell, A.E.; Eagger, S.
Abstract
Research demonstrates important associations between religiosity and well-being; spirituality and religious faith are important coping mechanisms for managing stressful life events. Despite this, there is a religiosity gap between mental health clinicians and their patients. The former are less likely to be religious, and recent correspondence in the Psychiatric Bulletin suggests that some at least do not consider it appropriate to encourage discussion of any spiritual or religious concerns with patients. However, it is difficult to see how failure to discuss such matters can be consistent with the objective of gaining a full understanding of the patient’s condition and their self-understanding, or attracting their full and active engagement with services.
Citation
Dein, S., Cook, C., Powell, A., & Eagger, S. (2010). Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health. The psychiatrist, 34(2), 63-64. https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.109.025924
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Feb 1, 2010 |
Deposit Date | May 16, 2011 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 22, 2011 |
Journal | Psychiatrist |
Print ISSN | 1758-3209 |
Electronic ISSN | 1758-3217 |
Publisher | Royal College of Psychiatrists |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 34 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 63-64 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.109.025924 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1532032 |
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