Lived Experience, Transparency, Help, and Humility: Four Characteristics of Clergy Responding to Mental and Emotional Problems

Many individuals who experience mental and emotional problems prefer support from clergy instead of formal mental health services. Because clergy are often sought out by those with mental illnesses, it is essential to understand their perspectives about mental and emotional problems and identify the...

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Authors: Hays, Krystal (Author) ; Shepard Payne, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2020
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2020, Volume: 74, Issue: 1, Pages: 4-11
Further subjects:B Mental Illness
B church response
B Mental Health
B Qualitative
B Clergy
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