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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Academic Press,
[2018]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xx, 363 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780128112830 0128112832 |