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Mental Health and Spirituality

A permanent boundary between spiritual practice and clinical care.

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The doctrine does not

  • Diagnose or treat mental illness
  • Replace therapy, medication, medical care, or emergency support
  • Interpret hallucinations as automatic revelation
  • Interpret paranoia as spiritual insight
  • Interpret mania as enlightenment
  • Interpret intrusive thoughts as hidden desires
  • Blame suffering on failed manifestation
  • Describe symptoms as punishment or low vibration

Spiritual support can accompany care

Meaning, ritual, community, nature, and reflection may accompany professional care when chosen freely. They must not pressure someone to abandon evidence-based treatment or emergency help.