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Handbook of Religion and Health Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health This hardcover book provides a comprehensive look at the effects religion has on physical and mental health. Date Last Modified 12/01/2000 Book

Faith and Mental Health: Religious Resources for Healing Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health Published by Templeton Press, this book covers: - Research on the relationship between religion and positive emotions, psychiatric illnesses, and severe and persistent mental disorders - Ways in which religion has influenced mental health historically, and how it now and in the future can be involved with mental health - A comprehensive description and categorization of Christian and non-Christian faith-based organizations that provide mental health resources - Resources for religious professionals and faith communities on how to design effective programs Date Last Modified 09/01/2005 Book

End-of-Life Care: A Nurse's Guide to Compassionate Care Primary Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins This book offers practical advice for nurses providing end-of-life care in every specialty and setting. Topics include how to: - Address patients' spiritual concerns - Ensure that physical needs are met - Help patients maintain their dignity - Provide emotional support to grieving families - Cope with your own feelings about dying and end-of-life care. Chapter 7 is on Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cultural Care. Date Last Modified 12/31/2007 Book

Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness Primary Author: Mareen Pratt, This book contains scripture verses, meditations and prayers related to specific aspects of living with chronic pain and illness. It includes topics such as "Having a Bad Day," "Where Is God?", and "How much pain can I take?" The author writes from her own experience living with lupus. Date Last Modified 05/01/2005 Book

Dying into Grace Primary Author: Artemis March, This book provides guidance for for family and professional caregivers, as well as those who support and train them. The author expands the idea of what "dying well" can mean and treats caregivers and dying persons as partners in a dance toward wholeness and healing. "Dying into Grace" intertwines the author's caregiving story with the story of her mother, and how they each were transformed by their psycho-spiritual journeys. Date Last Modified 12/31/2007 Book