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The
Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest Group (SPSIG)
was founded in 1999 to provide a forum for psychiatrists to
explore the influence of the major religions, which shape the
cultural values and aspirations of psychiatrist and patient
alike.The spiritual aspirations of persons not identifying with any
one particular faith are held to be of no less importance, as well
as the viewpoint of those who hold that spirituality is independent
of religion. The SPSIG aims to contribute a framework of ideas of
general interest to the College, stimulating discussion and
promoting an integrative approach to mental health care. For
patients, there is the need to help the service user feel supported
in being able to bring spiritual concerns to the fore.
From the Spirituality and Psychiatry
SIG:
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