Mental Health and ReligionThe author explores religious behaviour and provides a guide for those helping the mentally ill. |
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... seemed to have developed a pattern of attaching himself in dependent relationships with authoritarian , pseudo - father figures who were strong and intelligent , but also cold , judgmental and intimidating . One result of these ...
... seemed to have developed a pattern of attaching himself in dependent relationships with authoritarian , pseudo - father figures who were strong and intelligent , but also cold , judgmental and intimidating . One result of these ...
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... seemed to me all these other people seemed to be finding things but I did not . Life gener- ally did not seem to have any kind of purpose ' . When he came back , he took an interest in Buddhist medi- tation , but still did not depart ...
... seemed to me all these other people seemed to be finding things but I did not . Life gener- ally did not seem to have any kind of purpose ' . When he came back , he took an interest in Buddhist medi- tation , but still did not depart ...
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... seemed to be in confusion whereas I was not because I was a Muslim . That was the dream , but it was very clear . It was not vague or weird . When I woke up I thought about it and I said " I don't have any intention of being a Muslim ...
... seemed to be in confusion whereas I was not because I was a Muslim . That was the dream , but it was very clear . It was not vague or weird . When I woke up I thought about it and I said " I don't have any intention of being a Muslim ...
Contents
Definitions of mental health and of religion | 7 |
A general framework for understanding some causes | 19 |
Communities where noone goes mad? | 44 |
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References to this book
Psychiatry and Religion: Context, Consensus and Controversies Dinesh Bhugra No preview available - 1997 |