Spirituality and leadership in psychiatry: an Australian view Available to Purchase

This paper seeks to provide a view on the relevance of spirituality to leadership at various levels and areas of the practice of psychiatry.

The paper provides a background and discussion on the relevance of spirituality to leadership at various levels and areas of the practice of psychiatry, with particular reference to Australia.

The author argues that spirituality is relevant to leadership in educating medical undergraduates, training professional psychiatrists, conducting clinical research, delivering mental health services and removing public stigma of mental health problems.

The author provides the unique perspective of a medical specialist practising in different areas and levels of psychiatry on spirituality and leadership.