Religion and Mental Health by Harold G. Koenig - 9780128112823

Religion and Mental Health\n\nResearch and Clinical Applications\n\nSummarizes how participation in religion affects mental health and vice versa\n\nHarold G. Koenig (Author)\n\n9780128112823, Elsevier Science\n\nPaperback / softback, published 13 March 2018\n\n384 pages\n22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.66 kg\n\nReligion and Mental Health: Research and Clinical Applications summarizes research on how religion may help people better cope or exacerbate their stress, covering its relationship to depression, anxiety, suicide, substance abuse, well-being, happiness, life satisfaction, optimism, generosity, gratitude and meaning and purpose in life. The book looks across religions and specific faiths, as well as to spirituality for those who don\u2019t ascribe to a specific religion. It integrates research findings with best practices for treating mental health disorders for religious clients, also covering religious beliefs and practices as part of therapy to treat depression and posttraumatic st]