Jurnal Psikiatri Surabaya (Surabaya Psychiatry Journal)
Vol. 13 No. S1 (2024): Special Issue (More About Loneliness Towards Mental Health)

Addressing Loneliness in Dementia Patient’s Caregiver Through Spiritual Aspect

Christophorus Aditya Pawitan (Unknown)
Agustina Konginan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Dec 2024

Abstract

Introduction: In this brief case report, we aim to focus on the spiritual aspect and how it may benefit in addressing loneliness. Case: The case is a female 62 years old, diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder with a psychosocial stressor of perceived isolation (loneliness), treatment approach consists of medication and spiritual-integrated cognitive behavioral therapy focused on her loneliness. Discussion: According to the definition spirituality is related to a transcendental being (vertical) and relation with others, the environment, and oneself (horizontal). In loneliness, the psychosocial symptom of perceived social isolation might be caused by the falling apart of a spiritual relation, either vertical or horizontal. Conclusion: Loneliness might be prolonged by a change in spiritual value and addressing loneliness through a spiritual aspect is an area that needs to be explored in future studies. Keywords: Spirituality, Loneliness, Spiritual Intervention, Caregiver, Mental Health

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JPS

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Jurnal Psikiatri Surabaya (JPS) is a scientific publication every 6 months (semester). JPS accepts submissions in the form of original manuscripts, literature review, case reports, and editorials in Indonesian in the format of Enhanced Spelling or English in accordance with the scope of Psychology, ...