Psychosomatic and Psychiatric Institute (PPI), Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
J Relig Health. 1981 Jun;20(2):87-99. doi: 10.1007/BF01540813.
The clergy and church are deeply involved in aiding persons who have emotional problems. Many of those seeking help manifest psychotic symptoms. This paper addresses the issue of how organized religion can better understand and minister to the needs of those suffering severe emotional distress. Programs and models at national and local levels are discussed, with an emphasis upon the latter. Local level models include mental health promoting aspects of local church functions, pastoral counseling programs of the local church, the Wholistic Health Center (WHC), Community Organization for Personal Enrichment (COPE), Christian Action Ministry (CAM), and Mennonite Mental Health Services. Clinical vignettes illustrate the functioning of these models.
神职人员和教会深深地参与到帮助有情感问题的人。许多寻求帮助的人表现出精神病症状。本文探讨了有组织的宗教如何更好地理解和满足那些遭受严重情感困扰的人的需求。讨论了国家和地方各级的计划和模式，重点是后者。地方一级的模式包括地方教会职能的促进心理健康方面、地方教会的牧师咨询计划、整体健康中心（WHC）、个人充实社区组织（COPE）、基督教行动部（CAM）和门诺派心理健康服务。临床案例说明了这些模式的运作。
