Mental Disorders And Spiritual Healing

Psychology Mental Health Holistic Healing Psychiatry Christian Spirituality Pastoral Counseling Theology

Jean-Claude Larchet’s 180-page classic, Mental Disorders and Spiritual Healing (Perennis, 2005), is the rare title that bridges psychiatry, psychoanalysis and centuries-old Christian ascetic wisdom. Written by the celebrated Orthodox theologian and medical ethicist, it explains how prayer, fasting, sacramental life and watchfulness (nepsis) can complement modern therapeutic models to relieve depression, anxiety, obsessive thinking and personality disorders. Readers looking for a “psychology + spirituality” reference that is both clinically informed and pastorally practical consistently rank this volume above newer self-help releases because every page is foot-noted with patristic sources and up-to-date psychiatric studies.

Collectors prize the first English edition (ISBN 9781597310451) for its compact 6" × 9" perfect-bound format that fits backpack or office shelf, and this copy delivers: tight, unmarked pages, no dog-ears, and only negligible cover wear—ideal for graduate seminars, clinical supervision or parish libraries. Because the book is still in demand on course syllabi in psychology, theology and pastoral counseling, clean used copies disappear quickly; securing a Very Good condition example now saves 30-50 % over the cost of frequent reprints.

Whether you are a therapist seeking holistic tools, a clergy member writing sermons on mental health, or a lay reader exploring the intersection of prayer and neuroscience, Larchet’s synthesis offers concrete disciplines—breath prayers, evening examinations of conscience, community confession—that can be introduced into any treatment plan. Own a copy today and discover why this perennial title remains the go-to reference for spiritually integrated mental-health care.

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