Representation of mental illness in Christian self-help bestsellers

The present study examined messages about mental illness in 14 contemporary Christian self-help bestsellers. Content analysis revealed that most texts focused upon depression. Categories of textual units included Underlying Assumptions Regarding Depression, Representations of Depression, Roots/Cause...

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Authors: Webb, Marcia (Author) ; Stetz, Kathy (Author) ; Hedden, Kristin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2008
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2008, Volume: 11, Issue: 7, Pages: 697-717
Further subjects:B Self-help
B Demons
B Mental Illness
B Stigma
B Media
B Depression
B Religious attitudes
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