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The Buddhist perspective in mental health
- Author:
- DWIVEDI Kedar
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 70, August 1994, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Outlines Buddhist concepts and approaches which can prove a useful way of understanding mental processes and handling feelings and behaviour.
Religiosity and the mental health of adolescents in Great Britain
- Authors:
- MELTZER Howard Ian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 14(7), 2011, pp.703-713.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Recent studies of the association between religion or spirituality and mental health among young people suggest an equivocal relationship; variability being associated with the type of mental disorder or symptoms studied and the dimensions of religiosity that were measured. This study investigated the religiosity correlates of childhood psychopathology; strength of belief, importance of being able to practice one’s religion, and worship frequency. Questions on religiosity were included in the mental health survey of children in Great Britain administered to 2992 11–19-year-olds in 2007. The Development and Well-Being Assessment was used to generate rates of clinically recognisable mental disorders. The proportion of children who say they have any religion varies considerably by type of religious denomination in terms of how firmly they hold their religious beliefs, the importance of practicing their religion and attendance at services or prayer meetings. The relationships found between the measures of religiosity (strength of belief, importance of practice and attendance) and the two broad categories of childhood psychopathology, emotional and conduct disorders, suggest that all the religiosity variables need to be included in further studies. It would be desirable to have information on religiosity for all members of the family so that the child’s beliefs can be seen in the context of parental religiosity and other family factors.
Society and mental health: the place of religion
- Author:
- SHAW Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 13(1), March 2008, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
As the consumer culture exerts a growing influence, considerable attention has been paid recently to achieving happiness and improving mental health via psychological therapies. But is it the case that individuals have 'something the matter' with them or more that society is failing to offer a sense of belonging? This paper considers whether it may be helpful to try rebuilding a sense of community and spirituality in people's everyday lives.
Faith, hope and community
- Authors:
- SEYMOUR Linda, TIDYMAN Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2004, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Describes the importance of faith and spirituality in mental health and a new resource, Promoting Mental Health. Lists helpful aspects of spiritual life. Describes mental health awareness training for faith leaders.
Medicine for the soul
- Author:
- REIEDLI Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, February 2004, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Looks at the evidence for the benefits of spirituality in mental well-being.
Come all ye faithful
- Author:
- WHELAN Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.12.99, 1999, p.27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how in the USA, people accept a link between religion and well-being, whereas in the UK any such belief is scorned.
Why do people join the Hare Krishna Movement? Deprivation theory revisited
- Authors:
- DEIN S., BARLOW H.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 2(1), May 1999, pp.75-84.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Asks why people join new religious movements. After discussing and refuting the theory that members suffer from mental illness, the theory of deprivation is examined. Although the theory of relative deprivation has a number of problems as a social theory, it is argued that in some cases potential converts do experience feelings of deprivation and therefore it is useful as a psychological theory of conversion. The article ends with a discussion of the conversion process.
Congregational mentoring and discipleship: implications for social work practice
- Author:
- TANGENBERG Kathleen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 31(3), July 2012, pp.285-302.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Congregational youth mentoring is relevant to social work for many reasons, including the high rates of participation amongst American youth, which stands at around 70%. This paper describes a study of youth mentoring in 50 Midwestern Christian congregations, with specific attention to the relevance of congregational mentoring for professional social work. Participants were interviewed via telephone. Findings revealed that most mentoring relationships were congruent with goals of Christian discipleship and focused on existing congregation members. Evangelical churches were more intentional and expansive than non-evangelical Protestant and Catholic congregations in community outreach efforts, and more likely to have multiple mentoring options based on differing youth faith commitments. Implications for social work practice with youth and families in congregational settings are discussed.
Spirituality: a road to mental health or mental illness
- Author:
- SULLIVAN W. Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 28(1-2), January 2009, pp.84-98.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The last twenty five years have seen a more hopeful outlook replace the once pessimistic assessment of the life chances of those facing serious and persistent mental health problems. Current reports by mental health consumers and recent research suggest that religion and spirituality is an important ingredient to client well-being and aids the recovery process. These findings have encouraged an increased interest in the role of both religion and spirituality in mental health practice. This article examines the state of research in this area. It describes the most prominent debates and dilemmas surrounding professional practice in this emotionally charged area. It also offers some simple suggestions to guide clinicians until more fully developed practice guidelines emerge. The author suggests that if spirituality or religion is important to individual clients, practitioners should explore how it can be used in an effective way.
Mental health concepts and program development in Malaysia
- Author:
- HAQUE Amber
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 14(2), April 2005, pp.183-195.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This article explores the concepts of mental health within the different Malaysian ethnic/religious groups, traces a brief history of the development of mental health services within the country, covers the highlights of the Mental Health Act (2001) and assesses the overall progress in the area based on the 1974 recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) for developing countries. A brief section covers recommendations based on the current state of affairs in the country.