Introducing Spirituality into Psychiatric Care |
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| Authors: | Marc Galanter Helen Dermatis Nancy Talbot Caitlin McMahon Mary Jane Alexander |
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| Institution: | (1) Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Center for Spirituality and Healthcare, New York University Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, 550 First Avenue, Room NBV20N28, New York, NY 10016, USA;(2) The Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, New York, NY, USA |
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| Abstract: | Spirituality is important to many psychiatric patients, and these patients may be moved toward recovery more effectively if
their spiritual needs are addressed in treatment. This, however, is rarely given expression in the psychiatric services of
teaching hospitals. In order to develop this potential area of improved care, we (1) evaluated the differential attitudes
of patients and psychiatric trainees toward the value of spirituality in the recovery process, (2) established a program of
group meetings conducted by psychiatric residents and staff where patients can discuss how to draw on their spirituality in
coping with their problems, and (3) established related training experiences for psychiatric residents. The results and implications
of these three initiatives are presented. |
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