Exploration of a Biblical Counseling Program for Depression
Millions of Americans experience sadness, fatigue, and sleeping difficulty. These symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of depression, which the American Psychiatric Association (APA) categorizes as a serious medical illness. Treatments include pharmacotherapy and/or counseling, with varying outc...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
| Vérifier la disponibilité: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2021]
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Journal of religion and health
Année: 2021, Volume: 60, Numéro: 2, Pages: 1096-1115 |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Dépression
B Biblical counseling program B biblical counseling B CESD-R |
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| Résumé: | Millions of Americans experience sadness, fatigue, and sleeping difficulty. These symptoms are consistent with a diagnosis of depression, which the American Psychiatric Association (APA) categorizes as a serious medical illness. Treatments include pharmacotherapy and/or counseling, with varying outcomes. Anecdotally, positive outcomes are seen in adults with depressive symptoms seeking Biblical counseling (BC) that uses the Judeo-Christian Bible as its foundation; so, this project explored such a program. The project included a retrospective chart review and a pilot study introducing the use of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised (CESD-R) to identify and track depressive symptoms. Findings support further investigation into BC as a viable option. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01182-0 |



