This book discusses the diagnosis and treatment of severe emotional illnesses. It focuses particularly on the role of the clergy and pastoral counselors in assessing and helping distressed persons, inasmuch as these counselors are often the first healers sought out by these patients.Contents
Acknowledgements
Forewords
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Part I: A Conceptual Framework
Chapter 2: The Medical Model and Clinical Psychiatric Nomenclature
Chapter 3: Clinical Syndromes
Chapter 4: Medications*
Part II: The Pastor's Role in the Clinical Setting
Chapter 5: Overview of Roles
Chapter 6: Clinical Situations and Emergencies
Part III: the Role of Organized Religion
Chapter 7: Organizational Models at National and Local Levels
Chapter 8: Training and Program Recommendations
References
Appendix: Mental Status Exam - Verbatim and Discussion (with Elaine H. Klemen, M.S.W.)
*Addendum to Chapter 4: Recently Released Medications
Gloassary
Index
List of Tables
Table 1 - Psychoses
Table 2 - Antipsychotic Medications
Table 3 - Antidepressant Medications
Table 4 - Antianxiety Medications
Table 5 - Barbituate and Nonbarbituate, Sedatives & Hypnotics
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Pastoral Care of Severe Emotional Disorders: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
