Abstract
Objective: Analyze the relationship between spirituality and its impact on the prognosis and treatment of the three most prevalent psychiatric disorders: depression, anxiety and bipolar affective disorder. Literature review: Spirituality is a complex term but it is related to the connection between the physical and the spiritual world. Studies exposed in the article establish the relationship between spirituality and bipolar affective disorder, as a positive factor when associated with psychopharmacotherapy, however, spirituality depends on the individual conception and if internalized by the negative context, it can be a source of anguish and an obstacle to treatment. Furthermore, spirituality has been explored as a therapy for anxiety and depression disorders, the results are promising and generate an increase in quality of life. Final considerations: Given the above, spirituality has a positive influence on the treatment and prognosis of patients with mental disorders and is an important protective factor. Thus, health professionals must be able to observe when spirituality is bringing improvement or in cases where the interpretation of the belief affects the patient's management.