European Conference on Religion, Spirituality and Health [Новость добавлена - 25.02.2008]

European Conference on Religion, Spirituality and Health

Second Announcement May 1-3, 2008 • Bern, Switzerland Organised by Research Institute for Spirituality and Health; Institute of Complementary Medicine, Departement of Neurology, University of Bern   General Information This Conference aims to enhance the interdisciplinary dialogue between medicine, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, spiritual science and theology. Experts will give comprehensive overviews on the topic, covering physical as well as mental health issues. Symposia invite discussion and free communication allows research groups to present their research projects either orally or as posters. Methodological support can be sought from research experts in their specifi c fi elds. Another emphasis is to strengthen networking among researchers in the fi eld and to promote scientifi c projects. Prof. Harold Koenig will inform us about new developments in the United States.  Main Topics - Religious resources and depression - results - Religion, Spirituality and Neuroscience - Role of Religion and Spirituality in Medical Patients - Europe and the Birth of Science in Spirituality  - The Multidimensional Structure of Religiosity - Integrating Spirituality into Schizophrenia Care - Theological Perspectives in Religion and Health Research - Recent Overview on Religion, Spirituality and Health Research - Religion and Coping