Religion and mental health: research and clinical applications

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, grati...

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Main Author: Koenig, Harold G. 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London San Diego Cambridge Oxford Acamedic Press [2018]
In:Year: 2018
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religious psychology / Mental health
IxTheo Classification:AE Psychology of religion
Further subjects:B Attitudes �a l'�egard de la sant�e
B Attitude to health
B Mental Health Religious aspects
B religion (discipline)
B Psychologie et religion
B Sant�e mentale - Aspect religieux
B Religion
B Health attitudes
B psychology of religion
B Religion and Psychology
B Psychologie religieuse
B Psychology and religion
B Psychology, Religious
B Mental health ; Religious aspects
B Electronic books
B RELIGION ; Comparative Religion
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary: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
Item Description:Includes index
ISBN:0128112824
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1016/C2016-0-00979-8