Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Book of Mormon
Title
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Book of Mormon
Book Title
2019 BYU Religious Education Student Symposium
Publication Type
Book
Year of Publication
2019
Authors
Russell, Collin Charles (Primary)
Pagination
131-150
Publisher
Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University
City
Provo, UT
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Bibliographic Citation
Abstract
Discussions of mental health and trauma are becoming more prevalent in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Victims of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be directed to the scriptures and realize that characters within the Book of Mormon may have experienced PTSD as well and show how they might have dealt with PTSD. This article provides specific analysis on the lives of Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni, regarding PTSD risk factors, resilience factors, and symptoms displayed in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon can therefore become an elevated resource for understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and a connection point for individuals facing this disorder.
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