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Reincarnation and Psychology

Reincarnation and Psychology Mental Health, Culture, and the Persistence of Afterlife Beliefs

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Reincarnation and Psychology

Mental Health, Culture, and the Persistence of Afterlife Beliefs

Gabriel Andrade

Psychology / Social Psychology

What happens when deeply held spiritual beliefs meet modern mental health care? Reincarnation and Psychology explores the psychological appeal and cultural significance of reincarnation, challenging Western frameworks that often dismiss or pathologize these beliefs. Drawing on philosophy, empirical research, and clinical practice, Gabriel Andrade offers a culturally sensitive and ethically grounded approach to understanding reincarnation in therapeutic contexts.

The book examines why reincarnation resonates across cultures, its role in coping with mortality and injustice, and its intersections with identity, including LGBTQ+ experiences. It critiques Orientalist assumptions in psychology, evaluates controversial practices like past-life regression therapy, and provides practical guidance for clinicians navigating diverse spiritual worldviews.

Both interdisciplinary and globally relevant, Reincarnation and Psychology is essential reading for mental health professionals, scholars of psychology and religion, and anyone interested in the complex interplay between belief and wellbeing. By bridging cultural wisdom with scientific rigour, this timely work advocates for inclusive, patient-centred care in an increasingly multicultural world.

Gabriel Andrade is Assistant Professor of Ethics and Behavioural Science at Ajman University College of Medicine, United Arab Emirates.

Publication Date: 04 March 2027
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN-13: 9781350616714
Format: Hardback
Page Count: 240
Weight (oz): 16.0

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