Handbook of Spirituality, Religion, and Mental Health

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Research has indicated that spiritual and religious factors are strongly tied to a host of mental health characteristics, in both positive and negative ways. That body of research has significantly grown since publication of the first edition of this book 20 years ago. The seconnd edition of the Handbook of Spirituality, Religion and Mental Health identifies not only whether religion and spirituality influence mental health and vice versa, but also how, why, and for whom. Hence 100% of the book is now revised with new chapters and new contributors. Contents address eight categories of mental disorders, as well as other kay aspects of social, emotional, and behavioral health. Front Cover Handbook of Spirituality, Religion, and Mental Health Copyright Page Dedication Contents List of contributors Foreword Introduction Definitions Chapters References 1 Spirituality, religion, and mood disorders Introduction Depressive disorders Spirituality/religion and depressive disorders Impact of spirituality/religion on depression Religious coping Spirituality/religion social support Religious/spiritual worldviews and sense of coherence Relational spirituality Spirituality/religion and positive psychology Spirituality/religion can promote healthy behaviors Private spirituality/religion practices Neurobiological correlates of spirituality/religion and depression Negative effects of spirituality/religion and depression Bipolar disorders Spirituality/religion and bipolar disorders Clinical practice Assessment of spirituality/religion in mood disorders Integrating spirituality/religion in treatment for mood disorders Discussion References 2 Spirituality, religion, and suicide Introduction Religion, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts Religious affiliation Religious importance Religious service attendance Summary Religion and completed suicide Religious affiliation Religious service attendance Summary Implications for clinical practice Discussion References 3 Spirituality, religion, and anxiety disorders Introduction Spiritual/religious behaviors and anxiety Spiritual/religiouscognitions, emotions, and anxiety Call to action: Clinical implications Discussion References 4 Spirituality/religion and obsessive–compulsive-related disorders Introduction Scrupulosity versus normal religious practice Religious obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms: research and theory Prevalence Relationships among religion, scrupulosity, and obsessive–compulsive disorder Cognitive and behavioral aspects of religious obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms Misinterpretation of intrusions Religion and the misinterpretation of thoughts Influence of religious denomination Intolerance of uncertainty Behavioral features A conceptual model Clinical implications Psychoeducation and treatment planning Exposure therapy Response prevention Cognitive therapy Discussion References 5 Spirituality, religion, and psychotic disorders Introduction Spirituality/religion and psychotic disorders: research Spirituality/religion and psychotic processes Religious coping in patients with psychosis Effects of spirituality/religion on other aspects Spirituality/religion delusions versus “normal faith” Spirituality/religion and acute psychosis Spirituality as a source for meaning-in-life Spirituality/religion and the self-representation of the psychotic disorder Spirituality/religion and attachment Spirituality/religion and the neurobiology of psychosis Clinical implications Spirituality/religion assessment in patients with psychosis Group therapy involving spirituality/religion Domains of intervention related to spirituality/religion Treatments in other cultures Discussion References 6 Spirituality, religion, and eating disorders Introduction Research connecting spirituality/religion to eating disorder behaviors Clinical issues and recommendations A spiritually integrative treatment model for eating disorders Loss of spiritual connection Loss of spiritual identity Extrinsic religious motivations Negative images of God Worshiping or placing faith in the eating disorder Loss of spiritual intuitions Difficulty accepting and giving love Guidelines for spiritually integrated treatment of eating disorders Ethical considerations Discussion References 7 Spirituality/religion and substance use disorders Introduction 12-Step programs and substance use disorder treatment Positive religious coping Negative religious coping Incorporating spirituality/religion into clinical care Spiritual assessment measures Spirituality/religion brief intervention Spirituality/religion referral to treatment Discussion References 8 Spirituality/religion and behavioral addictions Introduction Behavioral addictions Gambling disorder Compulsive sexual behavior disorder Gaming disorder Relation of spirituality/religion to behavioral addictions Gambling disorder and spirituality/religion Compulsive sexual behavior and spirituality/religion Gaming disorder and spirituality/religion Implications for future research directions Spirituality/religion and treatment of behavioral addictions Discussion References 9 Spirituality, religion, and marital/family issues Introduction Spirituality/religion, relationships, and well-being Religious community involvement and relational well-being Spirituality/religion processes and relational well-being Sanctification Spiritual disclosure and intimacy Prayer for a partner Pathways from spirituality/religion to better relationships and mental health Spouses’ spirituality/religion to marital functioning to spouses’ well-being Parents’ spirituality/religion to parenting to youth psychosocial well-being Spirituality/religion, relationships, and mental health maladjustment Spirituality/religion dissimilarity Spiritual struggles, desecration, and sacred loss Clinical implications Resources for clinicians Clinical vignettes Union formation and termination Family maintenance and transformation Discussion References 10 Spirituality/religion and pain Introduction Current empirical evidence: spirituality/religion and pain Overview of spirituality/religion associations and pain outcomes The “active ingredients” of spirituality/religion for pain Religious attendance Connection with religious figures Prayer Meditation Spirituality/religion coping styles Demographic and cultural influences on spirituality/religion and pain Mechanisms: spirituality/religion and pain Theoretical foundation Neurobiological underpinnings Available spirituality/religion-based clinical programs/approaches for pain Limitations of current research and future directions Clinical considerations and applications: spirituality/religion and pain Spirituality/religion clinical application recommendations Identify spirituality/religion practices and beliefs Conduct psychoeducation Discuss pain severity versus pain tolerance Identify spirituality/religion coping strategies Activate beneficial spirituality/religion mechanisms Consider cultural and ethical concerns Use structured or semistructured spirituality/religion assessment tools as a guide HOPE FICA OASIS Refer patients to appropriate professionals Discussion References 11 Spirituality/religion and end-of-life care Introduction Research on spirituality/religion at the end of life Clinical implications A step-by-step approach to addressing spirituality/religion in end-of-life care Ethical considerations Discussion References Index Back Cover