Addressing Spiritual Needs: In Psychiatric Care

Mrs. Sunanda.G.T; Mrs. Ashwini. R; Dr. L. Eilean Victoria

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| Published: February 25, 2016

Addressing Spiritual Needs: In Psychiatric Care

Mrs. Sunanda.G.T

M.Sc (N), Assistant Professor, DIMHANS, Belgaum Road, Dharwad, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Mrs. Ashwini. R

M.Sc (Psychology), Clinical Psychologist, DIMHANS, Belgaum Road, Dharwad, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. L. Eilean Victoria

Asst. Professor, Dep. of adult @ Critical care, College of Nursing, Sultan Quboos University, Muscat Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.061/20160401

DOI: 10.25215/0401.061

ABSTRACT

Spirituality can play an important role in helping people live with or recover from mental health problems more and more people now understand that our wellbeing depends on a mix of factors including biological, psychological and social factors. Taking account of people’s spiritual beliefs is therefore an important part of viewing people’s mental health in the round. Spirituality can help people maintain good mental health. It can help them cope with everyday stress and can keep them grounded. There is some evidence of links between spirituality and improvement in people’s mental health.

Keywords

Spirituality, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Stress

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How to cite this article: G Sunanada, R Ashwini, E Victoria (2016), Addressing Spiritual Needs: In Psychiatric Care, International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 4 (1),DIP:18.01.061/20160304,DOI: 10.25215/0401.061