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Ma#hew S. Stanford, Ph.D. Chief Execu9ve Oﬃcer Hope and Healing Center & Ins9tute The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Mental Health

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Ma#hew S. Stanford, Ph.D. Chief Execu9ve Officer Hope and Healing Center & Ins9tute

The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Mental Health

Reasons for the Involvement of R/S in Mental Health

Logis9cal

Therapeu9c

Spiritual

Individuals experiencing distress are more likely to go to a clergy before any other professional group; this is especially true in minority popula9ons.

Chalfant et al., 1990; Wang, Berglund, & Kessler, 2003

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Gallup Survey: R/S and Mood

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BU Religion Survey: R/S and Worry

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BU Religion Survey: R/S and Mental Health

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BU Religion Survey: R/S and Anxiety

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Benevolent God

Authorita9ve God

Distant God Cri9cal God

Froese, P., & Bader, C. (2010). American's Four Gods. New York: Oxford University

Less Judgmental More Judgmental

Less Engaged

More Engaged

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A HOLISTIC VIEW OF THE SELF

Mark 12:30-‐31 Love the Lord your God with all your

heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. … Love your neighbor as

yourself.

Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and

stature, and in favor with God and man.

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A HolisSc Approach to Recovery

•  Mental Needs –  Psychotherapy –  Coping Skills –  Structure and Routine –  Cycles and Triggers –  Mental Activities

•  Spiritual Needs –  Hope –  Identity –  Purpose –  Spiritual Growth –  Community

•  Relational Needs –  Family and Friends –  Resolving Conflict –  Overcoming Stigma –  Opportunities to Serve –  Forgiveness

•  Physical Needs –  Sleep –  Medication –  Relaxation –  Nutrition –  Exercise

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“I was sick and you looked aUer me ... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Ma#hew 25:36,40)

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Pre-‐Group Post-‐Group 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58

Pre-‐Group Post-‐Group

Spiritual Growth Score

Rogers & Stanford, 2015

Depression / Anxiety Score

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Why are Faith and Spirituality Important?

� Front door to the mental health care system � Suppor9ve care and relapse management � Therapeu9c benefits � Holis9c perspec9ve � Hope that transcends circumstances � Personal spiritual growth

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Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care

�  Availability Too Few Mental Health Professionals Serious Lack of Facilities

�  Accessibility No Transportation Limited Financial Resources Lack of Knowledge and Education

�  Acceptability Stigma Cultural Beliefs

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Community Mental Health IniSaSve

The goal of the CMHI is to implement a system of suppor9ve mental health services throughout the community using non-‐professionals, working in collabora9on with professional mental health care providers. These free and easily accessible services will enhance the quality of life of individuals struggling with mental health problems and their families.

�  Mental Health Training �  Support Groups �  Mental Health Coaches �  Recovery Homes �  Education and Awareness Seminars