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The Role of Religious Values and Beliefs in Shaping Mental Health and Disorders

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ID3484750
AuthorsBeata Pastwa-Wojciechowska (0000-0002-0561-6125, University of Gdańsk, corresponding author), Iwona Grzegorzewska (0000-0003-0890-9553, Institute of Psychology), Mirella Wojciechowska (0000-0001-6755-9421, Gdańsk Medical University)
Year2021
Volume12
Issue10
Pages840
Publication date2021-10-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel12100840
OpenAlexW3204425211
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited71

Mental health is an area of continuous analysis, both in the context of understanding increasingly precise diagnostic criteria and the impact of therapeutic methods. In addition to these well-established directions of analysis and search, psychology tries to explore the factors that bring us closer to understanding the mechanisms of the genesis and development of disorders, as well as their importance in psychoeducation or therapy. The increased interest in issues of spirituality/religion observed in recent years translates into the pursuit to explore the relationship between religion/spirituality and health. This article reviews research into the ability of religion and spirituality to benefit or harm the mental health of believers. We also examine the mechanism of developing religious delusions in schizophrenia. Religion and spirituality can promote or damage mental health. This potential demands an increased awareness of religious matters by mental health practitioners, as well as ongoing attention in clinical psychology research

Alternative medicine · Harm · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychoeducation · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Spirituality · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Medicine · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology

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Citations per year2,25
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
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Highly citedNo
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