Association Between Spirituality and Depression Among Depressive Disorder Patients in India

This study examined the association between spirituality and depression among depressive disorder patients in India an eastern country. Methods: This study included 120 Hindu and Muslim adult depressive disorder patients from an urban hospital-based outpatient department of psychiatry at Karnataka,...

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發表在:Journal of spirituality in mental health
Authors: Rentala, Sreevani (Author) ; Lau, Bobo Hi Po (Author) ; Chan, Cecilia L. W. (Author)
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語言:English
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出版: Routledge [2017]
In: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2017, 卷: 19, 發布: 4, Pages: 318-330
IxTheo Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
Further subjects:B depressive patients
B Spirituality
B 抑鬱症
B Tranquility
B meaning in life
B Resilience
在線閱讀: Volltext (Verlag)
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總結:This study examined the association between spirituality and depression among depressive disorder patients in India an eastern country. Methods: This study included 120 Hindu and Muslim adult depressive disorder patients from an urban hospital-based outpatient department of psychiatry at Karnataka, India. Participants were assessed for depression and spirituality. Results: Participants with mild depression scored significantly higher on the spirituality scale and its subscales than those with moderate or severe depression. Conclusion: Health care professionals should incorporate discussions of spirituality with patients to help them address issues of meaning and purpose in life and develop resilience against recurrence.
Item Description:19.2017, 1-4 ist in einem zusammengebundenen Band erschienen
ISSN:1934-9645
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2017.1286962