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October 1, 2025E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesOpen Access

Mental Health and African Pentecostalism: Unpacking the Two Sides of the Coin

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JFJohn Kwasi Fosu

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Qualitative analysis highlights tensions in mental health views among African Pentecostal pastors, suggesting reforms needed.

Key Points

  • Excessive spiritualization in African Pentecostal churches leads to stigmatization of mental illness, obstructing access to care.
  • Pastors often attribute mental disorders to spiritual attacks or demonic possession, significantly affecting treatment approaches.
  • Qualitative desktop analysis illustrated tensions between neurophysiological interpretations and faith-based views on mental health.
  • Collaboration between Pentecostal clergy and mental health practitioners is needed to enhance culturally sensitive care in communities.

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John Kwasi Fosu (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91c7fe798ba2fc498343https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.20251192
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