Ministers' Perceptions of Depression: A Model to Understand and Improve Care

While depression is a significant worldwide health problem, fewer than half of individuals seek care. Faith-based communities may play an important role in improving the knowledge of and linkage to depression care. Focus groups of Caucasian and African-American clergy were conducted to explore these...

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Auteurs: Kramer, Teresa L. (Auteur) ; Davis, Vanessa (Auteur) ; Blevins, Dean (Auteur) ; Burris, Billy (Auteur) ; Miller, Terri L. (Auteur) ; Phillips, Martha M. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2007]
Dans: Journal of religion and health
Année: 2007, Volume: 46, Numéro: 1, Pages: 123-139
Sujets non-standardisés:B Spirituality
B Church
B Dépression
B Treatment
B Ministers
Accès en ligne: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Résumé:While depression is a significant worldwide health problem, fewer than half of individuals seek care. Faith-based communities may play an important role in improving the knowledge of and linkage to depression care. Focus groups of Caucasian and African-American clergy were conducted to explore these issues. Using a grounded theory approach five themes emerged, including explanatory models of depression, barriers and facilitators to care, and recommendations for involving religious communities. A model of depression care pathways was constructed that integrates secular and spiritual approaches. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to build trust between clergy and mental health professionals.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-006-9090-1