Sacred Minds: The Need for Mental Health Awareness Training for Priests: Supporting Clergy and Parishioners
Priests are uniquely positioned as both spiritual leaders and frontline caregivers for their communities, often addressing parishioners’ emotional and psychological struggles. However, most lack formal training to handle mental health issues—either their own or those of their congregants. This paper...
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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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Anglican theological review
Año: 2025, Volumen: 107, Número: 3, Páginas: 209-220 |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
clergy support
B Well-being B Priest B awareness training B Asistencia espiritual B parishioners B Mental Health |
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| Sumario: | Priests are uniquely positioned as both spiritual leaders and frontline caregivers for their communities, often addressing parishioners’ emotional and psychological struggles. However, most lack formal training to handle mental health issues—either their own or those of their congregants. This paper argues for the essential inclusion of mental health awareness training in priestly formation and continuing education. By exploring the challenges priests face, the mental health needs of parishioners, and strategies for implementing training, this paper proposes an integrative approach to holistic ministry that bridges theology and psychology, affirming that mental health care is not separate from spiritual well-being but rather an essential aspect of pastoral responsibility. This theological framework underscores that the care of the mind is as important as the care of the soul, aligning with the Church’s mission of holistic healing and pastoral care. |
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| ISSN: | 2163-6214 |
| Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Anglican theological review
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/00033286251357180 |
