Integration of Spirituality and Religion in the Care of Patients with Severe Mental Disorders

Religions

关键词: spirituality;    religious coping;    psychotherapy;    psychiatry;    psychosis;   

DOI  :  10.3390/rel2040549

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Spirituality and religiousness (S/R) are resources for finding meaning and hope in suffering and have been identified as key components in the process of psychological recovery. However, religion may also be associated with psycho-pathology, suffering and non-adherence with psychiatric treatment. Based on a literature review, this paper examines how S/R can be integrated in the treatment of patients with serious mental illness. We implemented a pilot “Spirituality and Recovery Group” designed to (1) help patients to resort to S/R as a means of recovery; (2) work on resolving conflicts between S/R and life issues and treatment; and (3) provide information on S/R in the context of psychosis. Preliminary results are presented.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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