Religion and Mental Health

"An exceptionally comprehensive collection of essays, authored by leading authorities in the field and destined to be the definitive source book on religion and mental health for years to come."--David Wulff, Wheaton College "The chapters elucidate widely different aspects of the very intricate connections between religion and mental health.... Well written....Of great value for psychiatrists." Eva Johanson, Nordic Journal of Psychiatry "Will serve researchers and clinicians alike as an invaluable source book on recent research and reflections."--Contemporary Psychology "A relatively uncommon example of an interdisciplinary book that has not compromised meaningful content and academic rigor by embracing comprehensive breadth."--Journal of Religion "The papers provide a comprehensive overview of theory and research in the field."--Transpersonal Review "An exceptionally comprehensive collection of essays, authored by leading authorities in the field and destined to be the definitive source book on religion and mental health for years to come."--David Wulff, Wheaton College "The chapters elucidate widely different aspects of the very intricate connections between religion and mental health.... Well written....Of great value for psychiatrists." Eva Johanson, Nordic Journal of Psychiatry "Will serve researchers and clinicians alike as an invaluable source book on recent research and reflections."--Contemporary Psychology "A relatively uncommon example of an interdisciplinary book that has not compromised meaningful content and academic rigor by embracing comprehensive breadth."--Journal of Religion "The papers provide a comprehensive overview of theory and research in the field."--Transpersonal Review "This is an extraordinarily ambitious collection of twenty-four papers on the challenging subject of the relationship between religious behavior and mental health. The editor has skillfully drawn together an international panel of contributors....The book is admirable in its scope and depth....This is a fascinating and important book and one which British mental health professionals would do well to read and debate....This book challenges many cliches about religious repression and guilt and I would particularly recommend it for those working in more multiracial, multifaith, urban environments."--Heythrop Journal "A comprehensive book whose plentiful theoretical and research material deepens the reader's comprehension of those bridges between religion and various mental health issues."--Pastoral Psychology "His careful overview of the subject will benefit newcomers to the field and provide valuable bibliographical information."--Religious Studies Review