Historical Faith Perspectives on Mental Health

In this study, we will examine classical religious texts, historical commentaries, and spiritual literature to uncover how mental health was understood, framed, and addressed across diverse faith traditions. By tracing theological, ethical, and pastoral responses to psychological suffering in traditional contexts, the project aims to surface both healing practices and harmful paradigms that shaped community care. These insights will inform the development of culturally and spiritually rooted therapeutic frameworks, offering a foundation for tradition-sensitive mental health education and intervention today.