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01-04-2021 | Schizophrenia | Original Paper

Views of Catholic Priests Regarding Causes, Treatments and Psychosocial Consequences of Schizophrenia and Depression: A Comparative Study in Italy

Authors: Lorenza Magliano, Giulia Citarelli, Gaetana Affuso

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 2/2021

Abstract

This study explored views of Catholic priests about schizophrenia and depression in Italy. Participants completed a questionnaire on their views about either schizophrenia (N = 282) or depression (N = 277). The depression group was surer than the schizophrenia group that: the disorder was due to psychosocial causes; curable; non-requiring long-term pharmacotherapy; the persons with depression could participate in religious activities. The older priests were more convinced than the younger priests that: the prayer and long-term pharmacotherapy are useful; the persons with mental disorders had affective difficulties, are recognizable and kept at distance. Priests should receive education on stigma in mental disorders, particularly schizophrenia.

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Title: Views of Catholic Priests Regarding Causes, Treatments and Psychosocial Consequences of Schizophrenia and Depression: A Comparative Study in Italy
Authors: Lorenza Magliano
Giulia Citarelli
Gaetana Affuso
Publication date: 01-04-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Schizophrenia
Mood Disorders
Affective Disorder
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01138-w

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