Spirituality and religiousness (S/R) are resources for finding meaning and hope in suffering and have been identified as key components in the process of psychological recovery. However, religion may also be associated with psycho-pathology, suffering and non-adherence with psychiatric treatment. Based on a literature review, this paper examines how S/R can be integrated in the treatment of patients with serious mental illness. We implemented a pilot -Spirituality and Recovery Group{norm of matrix} designed to (1) help patients to resort to S/R as a means of recovery; (2) work on resolving conflicts between S/R and life issues and treatment; and (3) provide information on S/R in the context of psychosis. Preliminary results are presented. © 2011 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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Mohr, S. (2011, October 11). Integration of spirituality and religion in the care of patients with severe mental disorders. Religions. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel2040549
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