UNPACKED – Is There a Connection Between Spirituality and Good Mental Health?
There’s increasing evidence that people who are “spiritual” have fewer symptoms of depression, lower incidence of suicide, and less severe alcohol or substance use.
Sounds like a perfect prescription for so many problems.
Despite this, and despite the immense comfort many people find in “spirituality” (however they define it), some mental health professionals would rather talk about literally anything else during treatment.
So, what is it about the idea of spirituality that has some therapy pros so freaked out?
In this week’s explainer video – part of our continuing focus on Mental Health Awareness Month – we talk to a selection of professionals to break down the spirituality barrier and to understand why something that can be such a powerful healing tool is so underused.