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Integrating spirituality into psychiatric inpatient care: a structured approach in a Brazilian hospital

INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY INTO PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT CARE: A STRUCTURED APPROACH IN A BRAZILIAN HOSPITAL

Daily counselor-led spirituality groups and weekly complementary activities have been systematically integrated into inpatient treatment for substance use disorders at a large Brazilian psychiatric hospital.

The aim of the poster is to describe a structured spirituality program delivered within inpatient treatment for substance use disorders at a large Brazilian psychiatric hospital. The rationale is that inpatients with substance use disorders may face homelessness, stigma, disrupted relationships, and a loss of meaning, and that spirituality, when integrated into clinical care and aligned with patient preferences, may support coping and recovery capital. The method is a descriptive institutional case study of routine activities delivered by addiction counselors, guest speakers, and community volunteers. The program consists of daily spirituality groups held twice a day, in the morning and evening, seven days a week, with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes; the groups are led by addiction counselors, embedded in the inpatient routine, group-based, and linked to addiction care. These are accompanied by two weekly complementary activities: spirituality talks (Momento Gracinda), in which internal or external guest speakers address spirituality and substance use disorders, and a support activity (Momento Fraterno), in which Spiritist volunteers offer optional spiritual healing practices on inpatient units. Potential mechanisms identified in the literature include meaning in the sense of purpose beyond substance use, coping resources for distress and craving, belonging through group connection and support, and recovery capital encompassing internal and social resources. The authors explicitly state that this descriptive report did not measure clinical outcomes and that participation in Spiritist practices was left to patient preference. In conclusion, a large psychiatric hospital can integrate spirituality into addiction care through daily counselor-led groups, guest talks, and optional community support, in a manner that is also applicable to patients experiencing severe social vulnerability.

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