Handbook of Religion and Mental Health

Author: Rosmarin   David H.;Koenig   Harold G.  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 1998

E-ISBN: 9780080533711

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780124176454

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780124176454

Subject: B91 对宗教的分析和研究;R3 Basic Medical;R74 Neurology and Psychiatry

Language: ENG

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Description

The Handbook of Religion and Mental Health is a useful resource for mental health professionals, religious professionals, and counselors. The book describes how religious beliefs and practices relate to mental health and influence mental health care. It presents research on the association between religion and personality, coping behavior, anxiety, depression, psychoses, and successes in psychotherapy and includes discussions on specific religions and their perspectives on mental health.

  • Provides a useful resource for religious and mental health professionals
  • Describes the connections between spirituality, religion, and physical and mental health
  • Discusses specific religions and their perspectives on mental health
  • Presents research on the association between religion and personality, coping behavior, anxiety, depression, psychoses, and successes in psychotherapy

Chapter

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Section I: Historical Background

Section II: A New Research Frontier

Section III: Religion and Mental Functioning

Section IV: Religious Perspectives on Mental Health

Section V: Clinical Applications

Section VI: Education of Mental Health Professionals

Index

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