God On My Mind [Documentary]

New research suggests that many people with learning difficulties or mental health problems need a spiritual dimension to their lives. Kati Whitaker investigates.

'Many people with learning difficulties want their lives to have a spiritual dimension, and those with mental health problems often express similar needs. Kati Whitaker meets people from both groups who have found their own answers, in or outside traditional religion. Producer Kristine Pommert'

New research suggests that many people with learning difficulties want their lives to have a spiritual dimension - something that gives them a sense of meaning and value.

People with mental health problems often express similar needs.

She asks why the spiritual aspect of care is so often overlooked by health care professionals, and explores the limitations and pitfalls.

New research suggests that many people with learning difficulties want their lives to have a spiritual dimension - something that gives them a sense of meaning and value. People with mental health problems often express similar needs.

Kati Whitaker meets people from both groups who have found their own answers, in or outside traditional religion. She asks why the spiritual aspect of care is so often overlooked by health care professionals, and explores the limitations and pitfalls.

'New research suggests that many people with learning difficulties want their lives to have a spiritual dimension. People with mental health problems often express similar needs. Kati Whitaker meets people from both groups who have found their own answers, in or outside traditional religion. She asks why the spiritual aspect ot care is often overlooked by healthcare professionals and explores its limitations and pitfalls. Producer Kristine Pommert'