Huguelet, Philippe

Philippe Huguelet is a Swiss psychiatrist and researcher who has made significant contributions to the study of religious and spiritual dimensions in mental health care. As professor of psychiatry at the University of Geneva and head of the Division of Mental Health and Psychiatry at Geneva University Hospitals, Huguelet has pioneered research into the complex relationships between religious belief, spiritual practices, and psychological well-being. His work challenges the traditional secular approach in psychiatry by demonstrating how religious and spiritual factors can serve as both resources and risk factors in mental health. Through empirical studies and clinical observations, Huguelet has advocated for a more nuanced understanding of how religious beliefs influence psychiatric conditions, particularly in psychosis and mood disorders. His research has been instrumental in promoting the integration of spiritual assessment into psychiatric practice, arguing that clinicians must engage with patients' religious worldviews to provide comprehensive care. His contributions have helped establish religion and spirituality as legitimate domains of inquiry within psychiatric research and practice.