Reasons to Value Spiritual Experiences in Mental Health

Expert Summary: How Spiritual Experiences Fit into Mental Health

May 17, 2025. Alexander Moreira-Almeida, MD, PhD, gives his hourlong acceptance speech for the Oskar Pfister Award at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Conference.

Dr. M-A is a prolific researcher, who has also written many published articles and books on the subject of spirituality, mental health, and consciousness. He graciously challenges the notions of close-minded physicalists and clears the way for deeper thinking and scientific research about the reality and the benefits of spiritual experiences.

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