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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 2/2013

01-06-2013 | Original Paper

Religion and the DSM: From Pathology to Possibilities

Author: Allison L. Allmon

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 2/2013

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Abstract

Many individuals seeking psychological services refer to their religious or spiritual beliefs during treatment (Shafranske and Maloney in Psychotherapy 27: 72–78, 1990). Although psychology has consistently pathologized religion and/or spirituality in the past, it is vital that clinicians understand their impact on diagnosis and treatment. The evolution of the DSM, as explored in this manuscript, is evidence of continued attempts to expand clinicians’ religious and/or spiritual sensitivity. In order for religion to be incorporated as a cultural component, psychologists need appropriate training. The author concludes with a case illustration and recommendations for continued development of religion as a cultural factor in the DSM-V.
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Metadata
Title
Religion and the DSM: From Pathology to Possibilities
Author
Allison L. Allmon
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9505-5

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