Mental Health According to Orthodox Christianity

This book gives answers to some important topics of our day, in the light of the writings of St. Theophan the Recluse, St. John Chrysostom and other Holy Fathers and teachers of the Orthodox Church, as well as reflecting the author's opinion on the topics discussed. The topics are:The Orthodox Understanding of Mind, Reason, and SoulOrthodox and non-Orthodox understanding of mental healthPsychology and psychiatry emerged in Western Europe, in the intellectual vacuum left by OrthodoxyThe Punishments of Conscience or "Anxiety and Panic Disorders"? Possession by Demons or "Split Personality"?Psychologists and psychiatrists themselves mock their own teachingsPsychologists and psychiatrists themselves testify to the harm of their psychoactive medications