SPIRITUAL CRISIS IN MENTAL HEALTH
#456: SPIRITUAL CRISIS IN MENTAL HEALTH
I sit down with Dr. David Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and a pioneer bridging the worlds of spirituality and clinical psychology. We explore a powerful, yet often ignored, truth in mental health: that for many, emotional distress is a crisis of meaning and spirit. David shares the fascinating research from his work at McLean Hospital, and we tackle the tough questions—are we over-medicalizing normal human anxiety? Could connecting with our spiritual nature be a more effective path to healing? This is a crucial conversation about bringing the soul back into mental health care.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW:
00:00 Intro
02:42 The Genesis of Spirituality
05:12 How Do You Define Spirituality?
10:32 The Chasm Between Patient Needs and Clinical Training
12:08 Humanizing Care: From Medication to Meaning
18:21 A Case Study: Crisis of Meaning
20:37 The Four Steps to Face Anxiety
28:41 Anxiety as an Existential Opportunity
31:01 Spiritual Mentorship: Crisis and Healing Are One
34:40 Are We Over-Pathologizing Normal Anxiety?
37:17 The Benzodiazepine Crisis and Over-Medication
41:21 How to Find Dr. Rosmarin's Work
42:53 Conclusion
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