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Spirituality and Depression: A Look at the Evidence

Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health

Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 100, Number 7) looking at research on the relationship between religion/spirituality and depression in patients with physical illness.

Date Last Modified 07/01/2007 Article

Spirituality and Mental Health

Primary Author: The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Information for patients and their caregivers, outlining the relevance of spirituality to mental health and mental healthcare, and explaining some of the benefits of paying attention to spirituality.

Date Last Modified 06/01/2006 Article, Website

Spirituality and Mental Health Care: Rediscovering a 'Forgotten' Dimension

Primary Author: John Swinton, King's College, University of Aberdeen

This book "explores the connections between mental health or illness and spirituality and draws on these to provide practical guidance for people working in the mental health field."

Chapters include:

1. What is spirituality?
2. The neglect of the spiritual
3. Spirituality and mental health care: Exploring the literature
4. Living with meaninglessness: The lived experience of spirituality in the context of depression
5. Enabling spiritual healing: Developing an understanding of spiritual care

Date Last Modified 01/01/2001 Book

Spirituality and Mental Health: Self Study Learning Module

Primary Author: The Wayne E. Oates Institute

Topics covered in this CE course (3.0 contact hours) are:

"The Problem of Dualism in Mental Health/Mental Illness: A Need for a Paradigm Shift"
"The Strength to be Human: A Theology of Mental Health"
"Spirituality in Mental Health Care Practices"

Date Last Modified 08/25/2006 Continuing Education course

Spirituality, Depression and Suicide in Middle Age

Primary Author: J. Michael Bostwick, Mayo Clinic

Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 100, Number 7) discussing how religion and spirituality offer protection to adults against depression and suicide.

Date Last Modified 07/01/2007 Article