Department of Psychology, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Viale Ellittico 31, 81100, Caserta, Italy.
J Relig Health. 2021 Apr;60(2):1318-1338. doi: 10.1007/s10943-020-01138-w. Epub 2020 Dec 2.
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.
本研究探讨了意大利天主教牧师对精神分裂症和抑郁症的看法。参与者完成了一份关于他们对精神分裂症（N=282）或抑郁症（N=277）看法的问卷。与精神分裂症组相比，抑郁症组更确信：该障碍是由心理社会原因引起的；可治愈的；不需要长期药物治疗；抑郁症患者可以参加宗教活动。与年轻牧师相比，年长的牧师更相信：祈祷和长期药物治疗是有用的；精神障碍患者有情感困难，是可以识别的，并与他们保持距离。牧师应该接受关于精神障碍（特别是精神分裂症）污名的教育。
