Robert E Hess, Kenneth I Maton, Kenneth Pargament

• Contents Religion as a Resource for Preventive ActionI. Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action: Conceptual and Empirical Foundations Religious Perspectives on Prevention: The Role of Theology A Sociological Overview: Mental Health Implications of Religio-Cultural Megatrends in the United States Review of Religion and Mental Health: Prevention and the Enhancement of Psychosocial Functioning Religious Factors in Physical Health and the Prevention of Illness Religion and Prevention of Illness in Later Life II. Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action: Toward the Promised Land The Religious Dimensions of Coping: Implications for Prevention and Promotion Religious Aspects in the Resolution of Parental Grief: Solace and Social Support Toward a Psychosocial Conceptualization of Religion as a Resource in Cancer Care and Prevention Prevention Theory and Action From the Religious Perspective Healing and Empowering Through Community Narrative The African-American Church: A Source of Empowerment, Mutual Help, and Social Change Reciprocal Ministry: A Transforming Vision of Help and Leadership Congregational Consultation Networking Between Agencies and Black Churches: The Lay Health Advisor Model Preventing Homelessness: Religious Organizations and Housing Development Reference Notes Included

Robert E Hess, Kenneth I Maton, Kenneth Pargament

• Contents Religion as a Resource for Preventive ActionI. Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action: Conceptual and Empirical Foundations Religious Perspectives on Prevention: The Role of Theology A Sociological Overview: Mental Health Implications of Religio-Cultural Megatrends in the United States Review of Religion and Mental Health: Prevention and the Enhancement of Psychosocial Functioning Religious Factors in Physical Health and the Prevention of Illness Religion and Prevention of Illness in Later Life II. Religion as a Resource for Preventive Action: Toward the Promised Land The Religious Dimensions of Coping: Implications for Prevention and Promotion Religious Aspects in the Resolution of Parental Grief: Solace and Social Support Toward a Psychosocial Conceptualization of Religion as a Resource in Cancer Care and Prevention Prevention Theory and Action From the Religious Perspective Healing and Empowering Through Community Narrative The African-American Church: A Source of Empowerment, Mutual Help, and Social Change Reciprocal Ministry: A Transforming Vision of Help and Leadership Congregational Consultation Networking Between Agencies and Black Churches: The Lay Health Advisor Model Preventing Homelessness: Religious Organizations and Housing Development Reference Notes Included