With contributions from psychiatrists, psychologists and theologians from around the world, Religion and Psychiatry is a comprehensive account of the interplay between psychiatry and religion, covering all the major world religions. This landmark work sheds light on the importance of religion and spirituality in mental health and provides psychiatrists with a framework for understanding their roles in patients' mental well-being. Written primarily for psychiatrists, the book covers training, policy and service delivery and provides powerful support for more effective partnerships between psychiatry and religion in day-to-day clinical care.