Spirituality, Mental Health, and Social Support : : A Community Approach / / hrsg. von Birgit Weyel, Beate Jakob.

This book brings together studies on how congregations have resources which can promote health with a focus on accompanying people with depression as well as how congregations can be sensitized to mental health and the needs of persons living with mental disorders. In this collaboration, a close con...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus DeG Package 2020 Part 1
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Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2020]
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Year of Publication:2020
Language:German
Series:Studies in Spiritual Care , 7
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Physical Description:1 online resource (X, 227 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • I. Religion and Health. An Overview
  • Does Faith Heal?
  • Religion and Health from the View of Psychology of Religion
  • Depression and Spirituality/Religion
  • II Studies
  • Depression and Pastoral Care from the Viewpoint of Pastors in Germany
  • What Motivates Volunteers in Congregations to Take Care of People with Mental Disorders?
  • Is Faith a Source of Strength? Do Congregations Offer Support?
  • Spirituality, Congregational Support, and Mental Health: The Example of Depression
  • Mental Health and Mental Disorders: Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes towards People with Mental Diseases
  • III Approaches to Improve Mental Health
  • Global Mental Health
  • Promoting Mental Health at a Congregational Level
  • “Nayi Roshni” – “New Light” for People Suffering from Mental Disorders
  • Contributors
  • Bibliography
  • Online Sources
  • Index