Quality of Life and Minor Mental Disorders in Seminarians

Religiosity and spirituality have always been considered important elements of support for people who are suffering and/or ill. Formation as a Catholic priest is a process in which seminarians study for approximately seven years and during this time they can complete secondary school, the so-called Propaedeutic, and then study philosophy and theology. In addition, they carry out interpersonal activities in the community (lectures, catechesis, a course for engaged couples, pastoral work, etc.). At the same time as not having to work to pay for their studies, they live in larger cities with a different socio-cultural climate, as well as living in middle-class accommodation. This study was intended to make a healthy contribution towards improving the mental health and quality of life of these future professionals who are opinion formers and a reference point in society.

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Denisval Pereira de Andrade - Master in Psicologia della Salute presso l'Università Cattolica Dom Bosco. José Carlos Souza - Post-dottorato in Salute Mentale presso l'Istituto di Medicina Molecolare dell'Università di Lisbona - Portogallo.