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A Lion in the House DVD Modules for Health Care Education Primary Author: A Lion in the House, Community Media Productions, Inc. A compelling set of teaching modules is available from the Emmy Award-winning documentary about children with cancer, A LION IN THE HOUSE. Based on real-life case studies, where things do not always go so well, the stories offer a forum to consider and discuss approaches to helping families navigate life and death issues related to cancer. The Case Studies in Spirituality and Childhood Cancer Module offers specific, complicated case studies around issues of spirituality during a pediatric medical crisis. The Institute of Medicine defines pediatric palliative care to include the spiritual needs of a family, with a broad view of spirituality as the search for meaning and purpose in life and in death. Many families rely on spiritual resources in times of health-related crises, especially at end-of-life. Yet the majority of medical caregivers do not address issues of spirituality with their patients, with many feeling ill-equipped to do so. This module offers the insight of several veteran pediatric oncologists around spirituality issues. -Each DVD module contains mini movies shot over a course of six years, competencies & objectives, discussion questions, a recommended resource list, and a PowerPoint presentation. Date Last Modified 04/01/2010 Video, Case example/study, Clinical practice guidelines, Course curriculum, Website

Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Research, Applications, and Recommendations Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Medical Center Testimony to Subcommittee on Research and Science Education of the U.S. House of Representatives on September 18, 2008. This report reviews original research published in social, psychological, behavioral, nursing and medical journals since the 1800s that has examined relationships between religion/spirituality (R/S) and the health of individuals and populations. I describe (1) the prevalence of religious beliefs and practices in United States; (2) the increasing stress in America and negative effects on physical health; (3) the role R/S play in coping with stress and physical illness; (4) the relationships between religious involvement, stress, and depression; (5) the relationships between religion, substance abuse, and health behaviors; (6) the relationships between religion and physical health; (7) the impact on need for medical care and use of health services; and (8) the effects on community resiliency following natural disasters and acts of terrorism. Date Last Modified 08/18/2009 Article, Other

Spirituality in Cancer Care (PDQ ) -- Health Professional Version Primary Author: National Cancer Institute Peer-reviewed summary of spirituality in cancer care, written by the National Cancer Institute. Topics include: definitions; the relation of religion and spirituality to adjustment, quality of life, and health indices; screening and assessment of spiritual concerns; modes of intervention; increasing personal awareness in healthcare providers; and other issues to consider. Links provided to relevant articles in PubMed. Also available in Spanish. Date Last Modified 04/30/2009 Website, Article, Report/Document/Book chapter

Spiritual Well-Being, Depressive Symptoms, and Immune Status Among Women Living with HIV/AIDS Primary Author: Safiya George Dalmida, Emory University Nell Hidgson Woodruff School of Nursing Article from the journal, Women & Health, describing a study that "examined associations of spiritual well being, with depressive symptoms, and CD4 cell count and percentages among a non-random sample of 129 predominantly African-American HIV-positive women. The study found "a significant association between spirituality and immune status among women with HIV." Date Last Modified 03/01/2009 Article

The Biology of Belief Primary Author: Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine Time Magazine article from February 12, 2009 that covers connections between faith and health. Topics include prayer and the brain, the impact of religious practices such as fasting on the body, prayer, faith and longevity, and the role of physicians. Date Last Modified 02/12/2009 Article, Website