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Samuel B. Thielman

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry

Scholarly Works - Book sections


The Fraught History of Psychiatry and Christianity

Book section · January 1, 2021 This chapter draws from a wide range of primary and secondary source literature to illustrate how Christians, physicians and otherwise, have understood the spiritual dimension of “madness.” Beginning with the New Testament and extending to the present day, ... Full text Cite

Travel and Mental Health

Book section · January 1, 2016 Full text Cite

Religious and Spiritual Considerations in Psychiatric Diagnosis: Considerations for the DSM-V

Book section · February 27, 2012 Featured Publication This book aims to inform and explain, as well as to be thought provoking and even controversial. ... Cite

Religion and Spirituality in the Description of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Book section · 2011 Featured Publication The symposium was an attempt to expand the current DSM text on "Specific Culture, Age, and Gender Features"; and "Differential Diagnosis" to include the impact of religious/spiritual factors on phenomenology, differential diagnosis, course, ... ... Cite

Spirituality and the care of madness: Historical considerations

Book section · January 1, 2009 Featured Publication SUMMARY Spiritual and religious issues are sometimes neglected or misrepresented in histories of psychiatry. This chapter outlines a historical approach to understanding how spiritual and religious ideas are expressed in medical and religious writings deal ... Full text Cite

Observations on the impact on kenyans of the august 7, 1998 bombing of the United States Embassy in Nairobi

Book section · January 1, 2005 The August 7, 1998 bombing of the American embassy in Nairobi affected a large number of people, both Kenyan and American. The bombing led to a large-scale response from the Kenyan mental health community and to collaboration between American and Kenyan re ... Cite

Worldview in Global Perspective

Book section · 2004 Although the literature on worldview in psychiatry is relatively sparse, there is a longstanding, natural connection between anthropology and psychiatry. ... Cite

Religious Insanity

Book section · January 2000 Cite

Reflections on the Role of Religion in the History of Psychiatry

Book section · September 18, 1998 The Handbook of Religion and Mental Health is a useful resource for mental health professionals, religious professionals, and counselors. ... Cite

Geriatric Suicidal Behavior: Assessment and Treatment

Book section · 1990 This book brings together the research studies and clinical experience of more than 40 internationally recognized contributors who paint an insightful and thought-provoking portrait of the suicidal patient at various stages of the life span ... ... Cite

Depression and Dementia

Book section · 1987 Cite