Association Between Spirituality and Depression Among Depressive Disorder Patients in India
This study examined the association between spirituality and depression among depressive disorder patients in India an eastern country. Methods: This study included 120 Hindu and Muslim adult depressive disorder patients from an urban hospital-based outpatient department of psychiatry at Karnataka,...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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[2017]
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Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2017, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Pages: 318-330 |
RelBib Classification: | AE Psychology of religion AG Religious life; material religion |
Further subjects: | B
depressive patients
B Spirituality B Tranquility B Depression B meaning in life B Resilience |
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Summary: | This study examined the association between spirituality and depression among depressive disorder patients in India an eastern country. Methods: This study included 120 Hindu and Muslim adult depressive disorder patients from an urban hospital-based outpatient department of psychiatry at Karnataka, India. Participants were assessed for depression and spirituality. Results: Participants with mild depression scored significantly higher on the spirituality scale and its subscales than those with moderate or severe depression. Conclusion: Health care professionals should incorporate discussions of spirituality with patients to help them address issues of meaning and purpose in life and develop resilience against recurrence. |
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Item Description: | 19.2017, 1-4 ist in einem zusammengebundenen Band erschienen |
ISSN: | 1934-9645 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2017.1286962 |