Citation

Kaplan KJ. Isr. Aff. 2016; 22(2): 291-317.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13537121.2016.1140349

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article examines the dependence of modern psychology and psychiatry on Greek thought, and specifically call for a Biblical reformulation of mental health with regard to 10 areas: (1) God, nature and creation; (2) men and women; (3) obedience versus disobedience; (4) fathers and sons; (5) mothers and daughters; (6) sibling rivalry and its resolution; (7) self and other: cycle versus development; (8) body and soul; (9) freedom, life and suicide; and finally (10) a hopeful versus a tragic outlook on life. © 2016 Taylor & Francis.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide prevention; Mental health; hope; biblical narratives; biblical psychology; dialogue between secular and religious; Greek mythology; life meaning