Religion and Mental Health, Research and Clinical Applications 1st edition – Ebook PDF Instant Delivery – ISBN(s): 9780128112823,0128112824, 9780128112830, 0128112832

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128112832
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎9780128112830
• Author: Harold G. Koenig

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.

Table contents:

Chapter 1 – Religion vs. Spirituality

Chapter 2 – Measurement of Religiosity

Chapter 3 – Religion and Coping

Chapter 4 – Negative Emotions and Behaviors

Chapter 5 – Chronic Mental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Chapter 6 – Positive Emotions

Chapter 7 – Mechanisms

Chapter 8 – Religious Struggles and Doubt

Chapter 9 – Questions Answered, Questions That Remain

Chapter 10 – General Applications in Clinical Practice

Chapter 11 – Evidence-Based Religious Interventions

Chapter 12 – Identifying the Religious Psychotherapy Client

Chapter 13 – When Religion is the Problem

Chapter 14 – Conclusions and Recommendations

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