Scrutton, AP (2015) Schizophrenia or possession? A reply to Kemal Irmak and Nuray Karanci. Journal of Religion and Health, 54 (5). 1963 - 1968. ISSN 0022-4197
Abstract
A recent paper in this journal argues that some cases of schizophrenia should be seen as cases of demon possession and treated by faith healers. A reply, also published in this journal, responds by raising concerns about the intellectual credibility and potentially harmful practical implications of demon possession beliefs. My paper contributes to the discussion, arguing that a critique of demon possession beliefs in the context of schizophrenia is needed, but suggesting an alternative basis for it. It also reflects on important differences between demonic and other forms of spirit possession and considers the implications of this for mental healthcare providers.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © European Union 2015. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Journal of Religion and Health. The final publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10943-015-0027-4. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Spirits, Demons, Anxiety, Distress, Psychosis |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (Leeds) > Theology and Religious Studies (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number MIND Association Scrutton Fellowship |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 04 Sep 2015 14:38 |
Last Modified: | 04 Apr 2016 04:18 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10943-015-0027-4 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s10943-015-0027-4 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:89536 |