Exploring academics beliefs about the meaning of life to inform mental health clinical practice

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Glaw, Xanthe, Hazelton, Michael, Kable, Ashley and Inder, Kerry. (2020). Exploring academics beliefs about the meaning of life to inform mental health clinical practice. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. 34(2), pp. 36 - 42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2020.02.009
AuthorsGlaw, Xanthe, Hazelton, Michael, Kable, Ashley and Inder, Kerry
Abstract

The aim of this research was to understand academic's beliefs about the meaning of life to gain knowledge to inform mental health clinical practice and research. Qualitative research was conducted using descriptive text and interviews from a sample of Australian midlife academic staff from one university who described their beliefs about the meaning of life. Their beliefs included that: life is a journey of self-development, is about religious or non-religious beliefs, is about living well, is about family, love and relationships, and is about making a difference. These findings may be used by mental health clinicians to help clients explore their beliefs about the meaning of life. Consumers with depression may suffer from meaninglessness, existential crises, severe depression and risk suicide. Working on understanding their beliefs about the meaning of life may result in better mental health outcomes for these people.

Keywordsbeliefs about the meaning of life; meaninglessness; existential crises; depression; mental health
Year2020
JournalArchives of Psychiatric Nursing
Journal citation34 (2), pp. 36 - 42
PublisherElsevier Inc.
ISSN1532-8228
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2020.02.009
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85079377554
Page range36 - 42
Research GroupSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
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Place of publicationUnited States of America
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