Religion and mental health: the challenge of integrating religiosity to patient care

The study aimed to analyze scientific studies that show as subject an interface between religion and mental health care. From the literature reviewed in the databases LILACS, BDENF and electronic library SciELO, in the period 2000-2010, it was performed an integrative review of thirteen papers, usin...

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Published inRevista brasileira de enfermagem Vol. 65; no. 2; p. 361
Main Authors Murakami, Rose, Campos, Claudinei José Gomes
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Brazil 01.03.2012
Subjects
Humans
Mental Disorders - psychology
Mental Disorders - therapy
Mental Health
Quality of Life
Religion
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Summary:The study aimed to analyze scientific studies that show as subject an interface between religion and mental health care. From the literature reviewed in the databases LILACS, BDENF and electronic library SciELO, in the period 2000-2010, it was performed an integrative review of thirteen papers, using, as inclusion criterion, the availability of work via online and their compatibility thematic with the objective of the study. Six categories were listed, concluding that religion is a dimension that can contribute positively to the treatment of patients with mental illness, by providing emotional and social continence and teachings on customs, that encourage quality of life.
ISSN:0034-7167
DOI:10.1590/S0034-71672012000200024