Integrating religious faith into patient care: COMMENTARY ON... THE ROLE OF FAITH IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE [Commentary]

We examine Foreman’s assertion that assessing, addressing and utilising a patient’s faith is warranted. After a brief background, we examine when faith-integrated therapy is indicated, the need for training, an example of such a therapy, and what to do when the faith of the therapist conflicts with that of the patient. Also emphasised is the need for a clear definition of terms.

Source: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Koenig, H. G., Al Zaben, F. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research