Some reflections on spirituality, religion and mental health

For both religion and psychiatry context is becoming more important. Object relations theory, and especially the concept of a transitional object, may be a means of linking religious thinking and psychoanalysis together. The distinction between religion and spirituality is important, though not abso...

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Main Author: Carr, Wesley (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2000
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2000, Volume: 3, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-12
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