Assessing Transcendental Experiences vs Mental Illnesses.
The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC December 1, 2017 DOI: 10.1177/1542305017737780 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA tool called the 'Transcendent Assessment Tool' helps clinicians and clients distinguish between mental illness delusions and transcendent experiences. Patients who have had religious preoccupation often avoid mental health care, but correctly identifying transcendent experiences can keep them engaged in treatment.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Transcendent Assessment Tool |
| Keywords | Psychosis Delusions Mental illness Religious preoccupation Transcendent |
| Key finding | Being able to differentiate between mental illness and transcendent experiences has led patients to remain engaged in treatment. |
Abstract
In our experience, being able to differentiate between mental illness and transcendent experiences has led patients to remain engaged in treatment. This is important since those who have experienced religious preoccupation are the least likely to seek out mental health care. We have developed a "Transcendent Assessment Tool" to assist clinicians and clients in discerning whether an experience is a delusion or part of a transcendent experience.