Abstract: Using one religion as an example, in the context of its historical culture, this article examines the medical and psychiatric literature on the role of religion and culture as it has affected sports. By way of providing background, we first ...
Change in the Religious-Spiritual State of Mind during the Qualified Withdrawal from AlcoholAbstract: Background: The significance of religion and spirituality (R/S) for addictive disorders is comparatively well- ...
Abstract.Background: Caste, tribal, and religious associations, which are perhaps the most important aspects of personal and social lives in India, have been neglected in Indian suicide research. Aim: To ...
Abstract. This article provides an overview of the current discussion on approaches to medical spiritual care. The medical contribution to interprofessional spiritual care is significant for three reasons: 1. For some patients, religious-spiritual factors ...
Background: Religion and spirituality can be valuable resources in coping with bereavement. There is a paucity of studies focusing specifically on their role in suicide bereavement, although there are indications that religion/spirituality can be helpful ...
Abstract. This paper addresses some of the generalized theories explaining rising suicide rates in Ireland. The conclusion here is that linking suicide patterns to changing beliefs and values is problematic. Church attendance as well as adherence to ...
Summary: Transcultural comparisons would be beneficial for both our understanding of suicide phenomena and the setting up of preventative strategies. Changes in attitude throughout history, gender and age differences, socio-economic factors, influence of ...