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Dr. Harold Koenig is the brand in the growing field
of spirituality and health. His groundbreaking
research has been featured on national and international
television and radio shows, on the covers of
magazines, and in the headlines of newspapers.
Now he opens a window on mental health,
providing an unprecedented source of practical
information about the relationship between religion
and mental health. Dr. Koenig examines how
Christianity and other world religions deliver mental
health services today, and he makes recommendations,
based on research, expertise, and experience,
for new programs to meet local needs.
Meticulously researched and documented, Faith and
Mental Health includes:
- Research on the relationship between religion and
positive emotions, psychiatric illnesses, and severe
and persistent mental disorders
- Ways in which religion has influenced mental
health historically, and how it now and in the
future can be involved with mental health
- A comprehensive description and categorization
of Christian and non-Christian faith-based organizations
that provide mental health resources
- Resources for religious professionals and faith
communities on how to design effective programs
Presenting a combination of the history and current
research of mental health and religion along with a
thorough examination of faith-based organizations
operating in the field, this book is a one-of-a-kind
resource for the healthcare community; its valuable
research and insights will benefit medical and
religious professionals, and anyone concerned with
the future of mental health care.
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