Religious Leaders as Mental Health Gatekeepers in Nigeria: Belief–Attitude Typologies and Implications for Faith-Health System Integration — Findings from the CLERIC Study

Key Points

• 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