A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community
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Fowler, M; Gheith, J
Published in: Journal of Disability and Religion
January 1, 2023
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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Journal of Disability and Religion
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2331-253X
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2331-2521
Publication Date
January 1, 2023
Volume
27
Issue
2
Start / End Page
358 / 382
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Fowler, M., & Gheith, J. (2023). A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community. Journal of Disability and Religion, 27(2), 358–382. https://doi.org/10.1080/23312521.2022.2078758
Fowler, M., and J. Gheith. “A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community.” Journal of Disability and Religion 27, no. 2 (January 1, 2023): 358–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/23312521.2022.2078758.
Fowler M, Gheith J. A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community. Journal of Disability and Religion. 2023 Jan 1;27(2):358–82.
Fowler, M., and J. Gheith. “A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community.” Journal of Disability and Religion, vol. 27, no. 2, Jan. 2023, pp. 358–82. Scopus, doi:10.1080/23312521.2022.2078758.
Fowler M, Gheith J. A Therapeutic Welcome: Mental Health within the Reality Ministries Disability Community. Journal of Disability and Religion. 2023 Jan 1;27(2):358–382.
Published In
Journal of Disability and Religion
DOI
EISSN
2331-253X
ISSN
2331-2521
Publication Date
January 1, 2023
Volume
27
Issue
2
Start / End Page
358 / 382