Religion and Prevention in Mental Health: Research, Vision, and Action

by Robert Hess, Kenneth I. Maton, Kenneth I Maton, et al.

Book Overview

Here is the first book which highlights the unique resource of religion in the field of prevention. Until now, religious systems have been a largely undertapped resource of talent, energy, care, and physical and financial assets. Religion and Prevention in Mental Health is a significant new volume that lays a general foundation for preventive work in the religious area. It presents a number of reasons for examining religion as a source for aiding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560242256
• ISBN13: 9781560242253
• Release Date: December 1992
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"