Should We Be Talking About God?
Update: 2023-04-14
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In this article Dr. Spier discusses the intersection of religion and psychiatry and how therapists can incorporate spirituality into their sessions. Despite the positive effects of religion and spirituality on mental health, therapists have been hesitant to include it in their practices. The article argues that therapists should work with religious leaders to help patients struggling with the loss of meaning and spirituality. The effectiveness of psychedelic drugs in treating mental illnesses, despite their uncertain mechanism, has led to a renewed interest in spirituality. The article suggests that therapists should not scoff at religion and should be open to using preventive measures like spirituality to help patients.
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