Ekleziogene neuroze u psihopatološkim oblicima religioznosti
Ecclesiogenic Neuroses in Psychopathological Forms of Religiosity

Summary/Abstract: Along with the undoubtedly very positive contributions of religiosity to the mental life of an individual, religiosity could sometimes be a risk factor for one’s mental health. One of these risk factors, i.e. diseases, is ecclesiogenic neuroses. The term ecclesiogenic neurosis – neurosis caused by the institution of the church – is often encountered in psychological and psychoanalytical literature, but mostly in a superficial manner and without detailed analysis. This research intends to examine the occurrence of ecclesiogenic neuroses in persons of immature and extrinsic religiosity within the institution of the church. Drawing on the neurotic symptoms of contemporary society, the authors concentrate on ecclesiogenic neuroses in psychopathological types of religiosity and strive to discover their basic predispositions. In the analysis of psychopathological diseases of religious persons the authors present the psychopathological styles of channelling their mental problems through the systems of religious values. The final part of this paper presenting the multidisciplinary approach of theological-medical and psychological learning focuses on psychological and spiritual assistance to persons diagnosed with ecclesiogenic neuroses.

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