Handbook of religion and mental health
By: edited by Harold G. Koenig.
Contributors: Koenig, Harold George.
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: San Diego
Language: eng
Number of pages: 408
Subjects: Mental health -- Religious aspects; Psychology and religion
Description: The Handbook of Religion and Mental Health is a useful resource for mental health professionals, religious professionals, and counselors. The book describes how religious beliefs and practices relate to mental health and influence mental health care. It presents research on the association between religion and personality, coping behavior, anxiety, depression, psychoses, and successes in psychotherapy and includes discussions on specific religions and their perspectives on mental health.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.