A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community
Discrimination and exclusion have been associated with mental health issues for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This mixed-methods study examines the impact of Reality Ministries (RM), a Christian community center open to all abilities and faiths, on participants’ views towa...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Taylor & Francis
2023
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| In: |
Journal of disability & religion
Anno: 2023, Volume: 27, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 358-382 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Ministry
B Belonging B Mental Health |
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| Riepilogo: | Discrimination and exclusion have been associated with mental health issues for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This mixed-methods study examines the impact of Reality Ministries (RM), a Christian community center open to all abilities and faiths, on participants’ views toward disability and mental health. Semi-structured interviews were administered to 32 RM community members. Results associate participation in RM with greater disability acceptance, lower loneliness, higher self-esteem and mental wellbeing, more and closer friendships, and higher participation in personally meaningful activities. Findings support the importance of a community of belonging for the wellbeing of people with and without disabilities. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-253X |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Journal of disability & religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/23312521.2022.2078758 |