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Title: | Association between spirituality and depression among depressive disorder patients in India |
Authors: | Rentala, Sreevani Dr. LAU Hi Po, Bobo Chan, Cecilia L. W. |
Issue Date: | 2017 |
Source: | Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, Oct/Dec 2017, vol. 19(4), pp. 318-330. |
Journal: | Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health |
Abstract: | 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. |
Type: | Peer Reviewed Journal Article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/5889 |
ISSN: | 1934-9637 1934-9645 |
DOI: | 10.1080/19349637.2017.1286962 |
Appears in Collections: | Counselling and Psychology - Publication |
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