The Clergy as a Source of Mental Health Assistance: What Americans Believe

Although clergy remain a popular source of advice and assistance for persons dealing with mental health issues, there is little solid empirical evidence about this type of help-seeking. Using data from a special mental health module in the 1996 NORC General Social Survey, we examine popular attitude...

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Authors: Ellison, Christopher G. (Author) ; Vaaler, Margaret L. (Author) ; Flannelly, Kevin J. (Author) ; Weaver, Andrew J. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2006
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2006, Volume: 48, Issue: 2, Pages: 190-211
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