Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Faith-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations SpiritualDimension ‫ ط‬Thespiritualdimensionwasincorporatedinto thismodelasone’sspiritualhistorywas recognizedtobeasimportantastheother dimensions. ‫ ط‬Itacknowledgesthatone’sspiritualitycould affecttheiroutlookonlifeandhowaperson maycopewithillness. ‫ ط‬Thedimensionincludestheroleofspiritualityin aperson’slife,religiousorspiritualaffiliations, andthecommunity’ssupportforitsmembers withmentalhealthproblems. Slide 15 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Faith-Based Organizations SpiritualityandMentalHealth ‫ ط‬Spiritualityinvolvesthebeliefandrecognition thatthereisahigherbeing,beyondaperson’s physicalandsensoryexperience. ‫ ط‬Givesoneasenseofpurposeandmeaningof life,andconnectseachandeveryoneofus. ‫ ط‬Spiritualpracticesinvolveseekingmeaningand purposeinlife,showingcompassiontooneself andothers,seekinghappinessandsatisfaction beyondmaterialpossessions,andaspiration towardsbeinganenlightenedindividual. Slide 16 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Faith-Based Organizations ‫ ط‬Ontheotherhand,religiosityreferstothe devoutnessofanindividualtoone’sreligious beliefs,principles,andactivities. ‫ ط‬Religiousteachingsofteninfluencethebeliefs aboutmentalhealthandwellͲbeing,including theattitudestowardsmentalillness. ‫ ط‬Italsoinfluencesanindividual’sreadinessto seekhelpandadheretotreatment. Slide 17 41