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

Journal Title: Religions - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 4

Abstract

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.

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Sylvia Mohr

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  • EP ID EP25215
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/rel2040549
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Sylvia Mohr (2011). Integration of Spirituality and Religion in the Care of Patients with Severe Mental Disorders. Religions, 2(4), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-25215