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The energy of our larger, spiritual self significantly influences the way in which brain chemistry and neuro-transmitters work, and when changes are made to the flow or current, these can selectively improve the situation so that a new balance within the brain is achieved." Thus, in her view, spirituality creates an energy which influences our body chemistry, which in turn controls feelings of depression.
Joe Bulao Jr. (Date Unknown), insists that the "the root cause is spiritual." Based on his assertion, he further claims that "only a spiritual cure can get rid of depression once and for all." Though this may work for some, it does not address the chemical imbalances which are present in persons whom are diagnosed with depression. Though this is an extreme, he is probably correct that spirituality is important based on research conducted by others.
Simon Dein (Date Unknown), stated that, "A number of recent authors have underscored the importance of mental health professionals taking into account patients' religious and spiritual lives during the psychiatric consultation." Dein (Date Unknown) further states that because many people self- identify as spiritual or religious beings, it is a component which cannot be ignored. Additionally, Dein (Date Unknown) asserts that since depression...
(2011). The Cure for Depression. Retrieved March 12, 2012, from http://lightomega.org/Articles/SpirViewDepression1.html
Dein, Simon (2006). Religion, spirituality and depression: implications for research and treatment. Primary Care and Community Psychiatry, 11(2), 67-72. Retrieved March 12,
2012, from http://www.yuschoolpartnership.org/attachments/article/86/religionasprotectionfromdepr ession.pdf
Good, Jennifer J. (2010). Integration of Spirituality and Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Depression . Psychology Dissertations. Paper 55. Retrieved March 12,
2012, from http://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/55
Redstone, Julie (Date Unknown). A Spiritual View of Depression. Retrieved March 12,
2012,
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References
Bulao, Joe Jr. (2011). The Cure for Depression. Retrieved March 12, 2012, from http://lightomega.org/Articles/SpirViewDepression1.html
Dein, Simon (2006). Religion, spirituality and depression: implications for research and treatment. Primary Care and Community Psychiatry, 11(2), 67-72. Retrieved March 12,
2012, from http://www.yuschoolpartnership.org/attachments/article/86/religionasprotectionfromdepr ession.pdf
Good, Jennifer J. (2010). Integration of Spirituality and Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Depression . Psychology Dissertations. Paper 55. Retrieved March 12,
2012, from http://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/55
from http://lightomega.org/Articles/SpirViewDepression1.html
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