Exploring Faith Leaders ’ Experiences in Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Challenges in Ottawa, Canada

We report on the findings from a qualitative study based on interviews with faith leaders of different denominations in Ottawa, Canada. The results indicate that faith leaders are asked to provide support for a wide – but not comprehensive – range of mental health issues; that faith leaders experience various challenges in managing role boundaries; and that these leaders believe that training not only in mental health issues, but also on subjects of liability and self-care to maintain their own wellness wou ld be valuable. We address implications for research and practice.
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research