Approaching the religious psychiatric patient in secular psychiatry

What is it about?

The article reports the findings from a study on how psychiatrists in a secular country approaches religious patients. The article argues the theoretical construct 'subalternalizing' to illustrate the influence of the psychiatrist's worldview on treatment.

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Why is it important?

The influence of the religious in relation to mental health is in growing focus within health care. This article illustrate that it can be difficult to address and empower such concepts as positive religious coping in a secular psychiatric setting.