Religion and mental health : research and clinical applications / edited by Harold G. Koenig.
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TextPublisher: London : Academic Press, [2018]Copyright date: �2018Description: 1 online resource (xx, 363 pages) : illustrationsContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780128112830; 0128112832Subject(s): Psychology, Religious | Mental health -- Religious aspects | Psychology and religion | Health attitudes | ReligionAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Religion and mental health.DDC classification: 291.1/78322 LOC classification: BL53Online resources: ScienceDirect | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Religion and Mental Health: Research and Clinical Applications summarizes research on how religion may help people better cope or exacerbate their stress, covering its relationship to depression, anxiety, suicide, substance abuse, well-being, happiness, life satisfaction, optimism, generosity, gratitude and meaning and purpose in life. The book looks across religions and specific faiths, as well as to spirituality for those who don't ascribe to a specific religion. It integrates research findings with best practices for treating mental health disorders for religious clients, also covering religious beliefs and practices as part of therapy to treat depression and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Intro; Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Religion vs. Spirituality; Abstract; Constructs for research; Religion; Spirituality; Summary of Definitions for Research Purposes; Defining religion; Defining spirituality; Summary and conclusions; Chapter 2: Measurement of Religiosity; Abstract; Measurement and quantification; Measures of religiosity by dimension; Multidimensional scales; Most commonly used measures; Choosing a measure; Recommended measures of "spirituality"; Statistical considerations; Summary and conclusions.
Chapter 3: Religion and CopingAbstract; Definition; How does religion help?; Religion as a barrier to coping; Research on Religious Coping; Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 4: Negative Emotions and Behaviors; Abstract; Depression; Suicide; Anxiety; Substance abuse; Antisocial behaviors; Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 5: Chronic Mental and Neurocognitive Disorders; Abstract; Schizophrenia; Bipolar disorder; Major neurocognitive disorder (dementia); Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 6: Positive Emotions; Abstract; Psychological well-being; Hope; Optimism; Purpose and meaning in life.
Recent StudiesSpecific techniques; Summary and conclusions; Chapter 12: Identifying the Religious Psychotherapy Client; Abstract; Client interest; Therapist training; Assessment; Religious psychotherapy indications; Religious psychotherapy contraindications; Religious psychotherapy indication unclear; Group VS. individual RPT; Informed consent; Summary and conclusions; Chapter 13: When Religion is the Problem; Abstract; Neurotic use of religion; Treatment recommendations; Other problems from religion; Is religion for everybody?; Healthy religion; Summary and conclusions.
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