Spiritually Integrated Treatment of Depression : A Conceptual Framework
Author
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Many studies have found an inverse correlation between religious/spiritual involvement and depression.
Yet several obstacles impede spiritually integrated treatment of depressed individuals.
These include specialization and fragmentation of care, inexperience of clinicians and spiritual care providers, ideological bias, boundary and ethical concerns, and the lack of an accepted conceptual framework for integrated treatment.
Here I suggest a framework for approaching these obstacles, constructed from a unified view of human experience (having emotional, existential, and spiritual dimensions); spirituality seen as a response to existential concerns (in domains such as identity, hope, meaning/purpose, morality, and autonomy in relation to authority, which are frequently distorted and amplified in depression); a rationale for locating spiritually oriented approaches within a clinician's assessment, formulation, and treatment plan; and recognition of the challenges and potential pitfalls of integrated treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Peteet, John R.. 2012. Spiritually Integrated Treatment of Depression : A Conceptual Framework. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Peteet, John R.. Spiritually Integrated Treatment of Depression : A Conceptual Framework. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447498
American Medical Association (AMA)
Peteet, John R.. Spiritually Integrated Treatment of Depression : A Conceptual Framework. Depression Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447498
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447498