Research Article
Spirituality and mental health
Article first published online: 29 MAR 2010
DOI: 10.1002/aps.239
Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies
Special Issue: Spirituality, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Volume 7, Issue 2, pages 116–122, June 2010
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How to Cite
Koenig, H. G. (2010), Spirituality and mental health. Int. J. Appl. Psychoanal. Studies, 7: 116–122. doi: 10.1002/aps.239
Publication History
- Issue published online: 11 MAY 2010
- Article first published online: 29 MAR 2010
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Keywords:
- spirituality;
- mental health
Abstract
Spirituality is increasingly being examined as a factor in mental health. Recent studies have found that spirituality may serve as a psychological and social resource for coping with stress. After defining the term spirituality, this paper examines some of the research on the relationship between spirituality and mental health, focusing on depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. While spiritual beliefs often represent powerful sources of comfort, hope and meaning, at times they can entangled with mental and emotional disorders making it difficult to determine whether they are a resource or a liability. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.