The Prevalence of Religious Coping Among Persons With Persistent Mental Illness

Tepper, Leslie; Rogers, Steven A.; Coleman, Esther M.; Malony, H. Newton

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“…Negative religious coping includes passive waiting for God to control the situation, redefining the stressor as a punishment from God or as an act of the devil and, questioning God's love. 24,[85][86] 3. Religious practices Public and private religious practices can help to maintain mental health and prevent mental diseases.…”

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Religiousness and mental health: a review

Moreira‐Almeida

Neto

Koenig³

2006

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Religiousness and mental health: a review Religiosidade e saúde mental: uma revisão A b s t r a c t Objective: The relationship between religiosity and mental health has been a perennial source of controversy. This paper reviews the scientific evidence available for the relationship between religion and mental health. Method: The authors present the main studies and conclusions of a larger systematic review of 850 studies on the religion-mental health relationship published during the 20 th Century identified through several databases. The present paper also includes an update on the papers published since 2000, including researches performed in Brazil and a brief historical and methodological background. Discussion: The majority of well-conducted studies found that higher levels of religious involvement are positively associated with indicators of psychological well-being (life satisfaction, happiness, positive affect, and higher morale) and with less depression, suicidal thoughts and behavior, drug/alcohol use/abuse. Usually the positive impact of religious involvement on mental health is more robust among people under stressful circumstances (the elderly, and those with disability and medical illness). Theoretical pathways of the religiousness-mental health connection and clinical implications of these findings are also discussed. Conclusions: There is evidence that religious involvement is usually associated with better mental health. We need to improve our understanding of the mediating factors of this association and its use in clinical practice.Keywords: Mental health; Religion; Religion and Medicine; Religion and Psychology; Spirituality Resumo Objetivo: A relação entre religiosidade e saúde mental tem sido uma perene fonte de controvérsias. O presente artigo revisa a evidência científica disponível sobre a relação entre religião e saúde mental. Método: Os autores apresentam os principais estudos e as conclusões de uma revisão sistemática abrangente dos estudos sobre a relação religião-saúde mental. Utilizando-se de várias bases de dados, a revisão identificou 850 artigos publicados ao longo do século XX. O presente artigo também inclui uma breve contextualização histórica e metodológica, além de uma atualização com artigos publicados após 2000 e a descrição de pesquisas conduzidas no Brasil. Discussão: A ampla maioria dos estudos de boa qualidade encontrou que maiores níveis de envolvimento religioso estão associados positivamente a indicadores de bem estar psicológico (satisfação com a vida, felicidade, afeto positivo e moral mais elevado) e a menos depressão, pensamentos e comportamentos suicidas, uso/abuso de álcool/drogas. Habitualmente, o impacto positivo do envolvimento religioso na saúde mental é mais intenso entre pessoas sob estresse (idosos, e aqueles com deficiências e doenças clínicas). Mecanismos teóricos da conexão religiosidade-saúde mental e as implicações clínicas destes achados são discutidos. Conclusões: Há evidência suficiente disponível para se afirmar que o envolvimento religioso h...

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Religiousness and mental health: a review

Moreira‐Almeida

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Koenig³

2006

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…46 Spirituality and religion are often critical to recovery among individuals with SMI 47,48 and may contribute significantly to individuals_ well-being 48 by providing hope, comfort, love, and acceptance, 49,50 and a sense of control and meaning. 51 Religious/spiritual activities may have positive effects 51,52 by providing role models for behavior, contact with other individuals, and material assistance, 49,53 and may be especially important for those with heightened levels of stress and debilitation. 51 HIV prevention research efforts have not adequately examined the role of religious/spiritual beliefs in reducing HIV risk among either Hispanics or SMI persons.…”

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“…51 Religious/spiritual activities may have positive effects 51,52 by providing role models for behavior, contact with other individuals, and material assistance, 49,53 and may be especially important for those with heightened levels of stress and debilitation. 51 HIV prevention research efforts have not adequately examined the role of religious/spiritual beliefs in reducing HIV risk among either Hispanics or SMI persons. Our study examined contextual factors relevant to HIV risk among a sample of Puerto Rican and Mexican women diagnosed with SMI.…”

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Spirituality, Coping, and HIV Risk and Prevention in a Sample of Severely Mentally Ill Puerto Rican Women

Loue

Sajatovic

2006

J Urban Health

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“…Trepper et al [7] found that participants experiencing greater symptom severity and lower overall functioning are more likely to use religious activities as part of their coping. Symptom-related stress leads to greater use of religious coping, a phenomenon that has also been shown in other studies [8,9].…”

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“…Furthermore, emotional struggles and feelings of rejection can be reinforced by religious communities who see mental disorders as signs of moral or spiritual weakness or failure. Prayer or other religious rituals can become compulsive and interfere with overall daily functioning [7]. Finally, beliefs involving themes of divine abandonment or condemnation, unrelenting rejection, or powerful retribution may make recovery seem unattainable or unimportant [37].…”

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Integrating Religion and Spirituality into Mental Health Care, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Hefti

2011

Religions

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Abstract:Integrating spirituality into mental health care, psychiatry and psychotherapy is still controversial, albeit a growing body of evidence is showing beneficial effects and a real need for such integration. In this review, past and recent research as well as evidence from the integrative concept of a Swiss clinic is summarized.Religious coping is highly prevalent among patients with psychiatric disorders. Surveys indicate that 70-80% use religious or spiritual beliefs and activities to cope with daily difficulties and frustrations. Religion may help patients to enhance emotional adjustment and to maintain hope, purpose and meaning. Patients emphasize that serving a purpose beyond one's self can make it possible to live with what might otherwise be unbearable.Programs successfully incorporating spirituality into clinical practice are described and discussed. Studies indicate that the outcome of psychotherapy in religious patients can be enhanced by integrating religious elements into the therapy protocol and that this can be successfully done by religious and non-religious therapists alike.

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The Prevalence of Religious Coping Among Persons With Persistent Mental Illness

Cited by 267 publications

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Religiousness and mental health: a review

Religiousness and mental health: a review

Spirituality, Coping, and HIV Risk and Prevention in a Sample of Severely Mentally Ill Puerto Rican Women

Integrating Religion and Spirituality into Mental Health Care, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

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