Religious Leaders as Mental Health Gatekeepers in Nigeria: Belief–Attitude Typologies and Implications for Faith-Health System Integration — Findings from the CLERIC Study | Synapse
June 19, 2026Open Access
Religious Leaders as Mental Health Gatekeepers in Nigeria: Belief–Attitude Typologies and Implications for Faith-Health System Integration — Findings from the CLERIC Study
The study aims to examine the role of religious leaders as mental health gatekeepers and their belief–attitude typologies in Nigeria.
Examined belief–attitude types among religious leaders
Evaluated implications for faith-health integration
Conducted qualitative analyses on mental health perceptions
Identified key belief–attitude typologies influencing mental health guidance
Found significant variance in gatekeeping roles based on religious affiliation
Highlighted challenges in integrating faith-based and conventional mental health systems
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