Spirituality, theology, and mental health
Book Description
When the worlds of spirituality and mental health intersect, profound questions emerge about human wellbeing and healing. This scholarly exploration brings together leading voices from theology, anthropology, philosophy, and psychiatry to examine how spiritual understanding can inform our approach to mental health care.
Drawing from diverse academic perspectives, the book delves into fundamental questions about the nature of spirituality itself and its growing significance in contemporary psychiatric practice. Readers will encounter thoughtful analysis of how ancient religious texts address the relationship between spiritual forces and human wellbeing, offering insights that remain relevant for modern practitioners and seekers alike.
The work examines transformative experiences such as religious conversion, exploring how these profound shifts in consciousness relate to mental health outcomes. It also investigates the powerful role that myth and theological frameworks play in shaping how we understand ourselves and our psychological experiences.
Rather than offering simple answers, this interdisciplinary approach reveals the complexity of integrating spiritual wisdom with clinical practice. The authors tackle challenging intellectual and practical questions that arise when different fields of knowledge attempt to work together in service of human flourishing.
For those interested in the intersection of faith and psychology, this book provides a rigorous foundation for understanding how spiritual perspectives can enrich our comprehension of mental health and inform more holistic approaches to healing and personal growth.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 222 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Treatment
- ✓ Explore Psychiatry
- ✓ Explore Therapy
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Geestelijke gezondheid
- ✓ Explore Psychology and religion
- ✓ Explore Psychopathologie
