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Religiosity and spirituality in mental health clinical practice
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Keywords

Mental health
Spirituality
Religion

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Religiosity and spirituality in mental health clinical practice. (2020). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 12(7), e3327. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e3327.2020

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the influence of religiosity and spirituality in the field of mental health through health professionals. Methods: a study with a qualitative and descriptive-exploratory approach with 7 health professionals, in a Psychosocial Care Center in the city of Manaus-AM, a questionnaire was applied and, after this stage, data analysis was carried out. Results: Religiosity and spirituality can generate positive influences in aspects relevant to health. Therefore, it depends on how each patient conducts, uses and interprets these practices during their rehabilitation, so it is important the presence of health professionals, to add this link religiosity, spirituality and health in a healthy way. Conclusion: The content religiosity and spirituality, can have a positive impact on the health of people with mental disorders and can help them in adhering to treatment and in the difficulties generated by the disease. The small sample size resulted from the unavailability of professionals, and it was necessary to be produced in more units of CAPS.

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