Worldview and meaning and purpose in life and psychiatry
Chair group
Humanist chaplaincy studies for a plural society
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Supervisor
Prof. dr. Arjan Braam , Endowed professor of worldview / religion and psychiatry (KSGV chair)
Short introduction into the research field
| Chair | Humanist Chaplaincy studies for a Plural Society |
| Supervisors | Prof. dr. Arjan Braam |
Field of Research: Meaning in life, religion, life view, spirituality and mental health / psychiatry |
Existential questions such as about meaning in life, and also those that relate to life view, religion or spirituality, may be prominent and compelling in times of mental distress and mental disorders. They may accompany stressful situations that may act as risk factors for mental disorders. They may also closely align periods of mental illness and mental health treatment. Generally, matters of meaning in life or spirituality do not receive attention as a regular part of mental health care interventions. However, they deserve attention from the perspective of personalized treatment, from a multidisciplinary perspective. |
| Examples of research questions | How are existential questions, such as about meaning and purpose in life, associated with the course of symptoms of psychopathology over time or with stages of treatment and recovery? How can care-needs be addressed among patients with a vulnerability to psychiatric symptoms and disorders with respect to religion, spirituality and existential questions? Which vocabulary do we need? Questions can be addressed at several levels: - Phenomenology and measurement - Specific groups (psychosis in adolescents; serious mental illness) or treatment stages (recovery, general practitioner mental health care support) - Collaborative care; guideline or best-practice development or evaluation |
| Place for: | Currently, there are preparations for one candidate and possibly for two others, there is no place left, but I am open for exploration of future possibilities |
Contact and information | a.braam@UvH.nl, a.braam@altrecht.nl |
Supervised by professor Arjan Braam.