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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454079303321

Titolo

Spirituality, values and mental health [[electronic resource] ] : jewels for the journey / / edited by Mary Ellen Coyte, Peter Gilbert and Vicky Nicholls ; foreword by John Swinton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007

ISBN

1-281-23238-6

9786611232382

1-84642-729-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (340 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CoyteMary Ellen <1954->

GilbertPeter <1950->

NichollsVicky

Disciplina

362.2

Soggetti

Mental health services

Spirituality - Health aspects

Values - Health aspects

Spiritual care (Medical care)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Spirituality, Values and Mental Health: Jewels for the Journey; CONTENTS; Foreword; SECTION A – Context; SECTION B – Diverse Perspectives; SECTION C – Good Practice; SECTION D – Education and Training; SECTION E – Research; CONTRIBUTORS; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX;

Sommario/riassunto

There is a developing recognition that spirituality, religious belief and inclusive faith communities are important for mental well being. Training for mental health practitioners in the UK is increasingly taking this on board but practitioners have few guidelines about this growing field of interest for incorporating this awareness in their practice with the service users they are trying to help. Spirituality, Values and Practice in Mental Health Care addresses policy and practice for professionals working in the mental health field and for carers and



people with mental health problems themse