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Handbook of Religion and Mental Health

Koenig, Harold G.

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsvii
  • List of Contributorsxxi
  • Prefacexxv
  • Acknowledgmentsxxvii
  • Introductionxxix
  • Section I: Historical Background1
  • Chapter 1. Reflections on the Role of Religion in the History of Psychiatry3
  • Ancient World4
  • Plato4
  • The Cult of Asclepius5
  • Medieval and Early Modem Europe8
  • Emerging Complexities of the European View of Spirituality and Mental Disorders9
  • Religion and Asylum Reform11
  • Benjamin Rush13
  • Protestant Liberals and Psychoanalysis in the United States16
  • Reintegration of Religion into Mental Health Thinking?17
  • References18
  • Chapter 2. Ethics, Religion, and Mental Health21
  • Suffering and Dying22
  • The Phenomenon of Hope23
  • Spirituality and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness24
  • Spirituality in the Lives of Caregivers26
  • Psychiatry: Career, Profession, and Vocation27
  • References28
  • Section II: A New Research Frontier31
  • Chapter 3. Research on Religion and Mental Health: An Overview of Empirical Findings and Theoretical33
  • Empirical Research on Religion and Mental Health34
  • Salutogenic Mechanisms for Religious Effects38
  • Theoretical Models of Religion and Mental Health41
  • Implications45
  • References47
  • Chapter 4. What Sociology Can Help Us Understand About Religion And Mental Health51
  • The Etiology of Mental Illness: From the Origins of the Discipline52
  • The Social Response to Mental Illness: Later Contributions of the Discipline54
  • Methodological Contributions of Sociology to the Study of Religion and Mental Health59
  • References60
  • Chapter 5. Religion and personality63
  • The Goals of Personality Psychology65
  • Levels of Personality: Three Tiers65
  • Applying the Three Levels to the Psychology of Religion67
  • Conclusions and Recommendations71
  • References72
  • Chapter 6. The Neuropsychology of Spiritual Experience75
  • The Neuroevolution of Spiritual Experience76
  • Methods of Attaining Spiritual Experiences77
  • A Neurophysiological Review79
  • A Neurophysiological Model for the Spiritual Continuum84
  • Proof of the Model89
  • Conclusion: Spiritual Experience in Psychological Practice90
  • References91
  • Chapter 7. Future Directions in Research95
  • Moving from Consciousness-Raising to Scientific Progress96
  • To Build a Knowledge Base, Researchers Should Begin to Specialize97
  • The Dimensions of Specialization98
  • The Role of Quantitative Reviews in the Formation of Specialties103
  • Summary104
  • References104
  • Section III: Religion and Mental Functioning109
  • Chapter 8. Religion and Coping111
  • Self-Reported Evaluations of Religion's Effects on Outcomes112
  • Religious Orientations and Outcomes to Negative Life Events114
  • A Coping Framework116
  • Religious Coping and Outcomes to Negative Life Events117
  • What Forms of Religious Coping Are Helpful, Harmful, or Irrelevant?119
  • Positive and Negative Patterns of Religious Coping121
  • Is Religious Coping More Helpful to Some People Than to Others?123
  • Is Religion More Helpful in Some Situations Than Others?123
  • What is So Special About Religion?124
  • Conclusions and Implications for Mental Health Professionals125
  • References126
  • Chapter 9. Religion and Depression129
  • Religious Involvement among Older Americans130
  • Theoretical Models for the Relationship between Religiousness and Health130
  • Physical Disability and Health131
  • Mental Health131
  • Religious Preference as a Proxy for Response Bias or Health-Seeking Behavior132
  • Religious Preference, Depression, and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence133
  • Religious Preference as a Proxy for Trauma or Social Support133
  • The Norwood Aging Study134
  • Conclusions140
  • Future Avenues of Research141
  • References142
  • Chapter 10. Religion And Anxiety: Which Anxiety? Which Religion?147
  • Anxiety Defined147
  • Religion and Anxiety148
  • Death Anxiety and Religion149
  • People Are Different, and Some People Are Really Different150
  • Which Anxiety? Which Religion?151
  • Conclusion158
  • References159
  • Chapter 11. Religion and Psychoses161
  • Religious Belief, Experience, and Practice161
  • The Psychoses162
  • Religious Nurturance in the Childhood of Schizophrenics163
  • Religious Nurturance in Childhood in Major Affective Disorders163
  • Religious Nurturance in Childhood in Delirium and Dementia164
  • Effect of Religion on Psychopathology in Schizophrenia164
  • Effect of Religion on Psychopathology in Major Affective Disorders168
  • Effect of Religion on Psychopathology in Delirium and Dementia171
  • Comment172
  • References172
  • Chapter 12. Spiritual and Religious Factors in Substance Use, Dependence, and Recovery175
  • Overview and Current Status of the Field175
  • General Religiousness: Personal Factors176
  • Substance Dependence Recovery185
  • Conclusions and Future Directions194
  • References196
  • Section IV: Religious Perspectives on Mental Health201
  • Chapter 13. Religion and Mental Health From The Protestant Perspective203
  • Diversity among Protestants203
  • How Shall "Mental Health" Be Conceived?205
  • The Effect of the Differences on Treatment207
  • References209
  • Chapter 14. Religion and Mental Health From The Catholic Perspective211
  • Review of Literature212
  • Education and Religious Formation214
  • Family and Ethnic Context218
  • Clinical Implications219
  • Conclusion222
  • References223
  • Chapter 15. Religion and Mental Health From The Mormon Perspective225
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints225
  • Doctrine, Culture, and Health Status227
  • Minority Psychology and Cultural Conflict231
  • Focus on the Family231
  • The Social System232
  • Human Development Anchored in the Spiritual Dimension233
  • The Special Issues of Women and Unmarried Members233
  • Particular Psychopathologies Possibly Influenced by Mormon Culture234
  • Predicting Resistance in the Mormon Client238
  • Leaving the Fold240
  • Summary240
  • References241
  • Chapter 16. Religion and Mental Health from The Unity Perspective245
  • Treating Patients with a Unity Background245
  • Physical Exercise, Nutrition, Breathing Exercises, and Prayer and Meditation248
  • References252
  • Chapter 17. Religion and Mental Health From The Jewish Perspective255
  • God, Torah, Israel255
  • Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jews257
  • Judaism in Historical Perspective258
  • The Jewish People in Modem Times259
  • Issues in the Psychiatric Treatment of Jews260
  • References261
  • Chapter 18. Treating Buddhist Patients263
  • Basic Tenets of Buddhist Belief263
  • Resulting Worldview and Psychology264
  • Psychological and Behavioral Tendencies of the Buddhist Patient265
  • Examining and Treating the Two Main Groups of American Buddhists268
  • Summary and Conclusion269
  • References270
  • Chapter 19. Understanding and Treating Hindu Patients271
  • Introduction to Hinduism272
  • Basic Components273
  • Common Practices of Hindu Followers275
  • Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Hindu Patients276
  • Issues in Evaluating and Diagnosing Hindu Patients277
  • References278
  • Chapter 20. Religion and Mental Health From The Muslim Perspective279
  • Historical Background of Islam279
  • The Meaning of Islam281
  • Qur'an282
  • The Five Pillars of Islam283
  • Concept of Righteousness283
  • The Concept of Equality284
  • Concept of Wellness and Illness285
  • Prophetic Medicine287
  • The Role of Prayer in Healing287
  • The Concept of Mental Illness288
  • Spiritual Therapies288
  • Medical Ethics288
  • The Family288
  • Profile of a Muslim Patient289
  • Points to Consider When Evaluating a Muslim Patient289
  • Conclusion289
  • References290
  • Chapter 21. Religion And Culture In Psychiatry: Christian And Secular Psychiatric Theory And Practic291
  • La Difference: Distinguishing the Once- and the Twice-Born292
  • Christian Psychiatrists292
  • (Secular) Psychiatrists296
  • Religion and Identity297
  • Difference and Action: Help-Seeking and Clinical Reality298
  • Boundaries and Transgressions: Religion, Person and Psychiatry's Self, Person and Other302
  • Clinical Praxis of Christian Psychiatrists: Person, Practice, and Interaction305
  • Clinical Action in the Name of the Spirit307
  • Practice and Cynicism310
  • Summary and Conclusions311
  • Editor's Comment315
  • References316
  • Section V: Clinical Applications321
  • Chapter 22. Religion and Psychotherapy323
  • Spiritual Needs of Psychiatric Patients324
  • Conducting a Religious/Spiritual Assessment326
  • Why Address Religion in Psychotherapy?327
  • Who Should Handle Religious Issues in Psychotherapy?328
  • Religious Interventions in Psychotherapy329
  • Transference and Countertransference Issues333
  • Conclusions334
  • References335
  • Chapter 23. The Role of Nonparish Clergy in The Mental Health System337
  • Clergy as Chaplains in Psychiatric Inpatient Facilities338
  • Clergy as Pastoral Counselors342
  • Clergy as Mental Health Brokers343
  • Future Directions and Priorities346
  • References347
  • Chapter 24. Mental Health Professionals Working With Religious Leaders349
  • The Importance of Faith349
  • Clergy as Front-Line Mental Health Workers350
  • What Are the Barriers to Collaboration?350
  • Clergy, Religion, and Mental Health Research351
  • Clergy Need Training in Clinical Evaluation and Referral Skills352
  • How Can These Helping Professions Increase Their Linkage?353
  • Four Groups That Need Special Attention357
  • Conclusions and Summary359
  • References360
  • Section VI: Education of Mental Health Professionals365
  • Chapter 25. Integrating Religion into The Education of Mental Health Professionals367
  • Literature Review367
  • Who Should Be Taught?368
  • What Should Be Taught?369
  • When Should Religion/Spirituality Be Taught?374
  • How Can Religion/Spirituality Be Taught?: Teaching Methods375
  • Dealing with Resistances to Curricular Integration377
  • Future Directions: Rising Interest and Diversity377
  • References377
  • Chapter 26. Religion and Academia In Mental Health379
  • Empirical Approach380
  • Humanistic Approach381
  • Postmodem Approach382
  • Pragmatic Approach384
  • Biological Mechanistic Approach385
  • Life Cycle Approach386
  • Conclusion388
  • References388
  • Summary and Conclusions391
  • Text391
  • References393
  • Index395
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780124176454
  • ISBN-13 9780080533711
  • Author Koenig, Harold G.
  • Category Psychology
  • Subject Reference

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The Handbook of Religion and Mental Health is a useful resource for mental health professionals, religious professionals, and counselors. The book describes how religious beliefs and practices relate to mental health and influence mental health care. It presents research on the association between religion and personality, coping behavior, anxiety, depression, psychoses, and successes in psychotherapy and includes discussions on specific religions and their perspectives on mental health.

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* Provides a useful resource for religious and mental health professionals
* Describes the connections between spirituality, religion, and physical and mental health
* Discusses specific religions and their perspectives on mental health
* Presents research on the association between religion and personality, coping behavior, anxiety, depression, psychoses, and successes in psychotherapy