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The dark side of mysticism: Depression and “the dark night”

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  1. Mankato State University, USA

    Mary Jo Meadow Ph.D.

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Dr. Meadow is Professor of Psychology and Religious Studies at Mankato State University, Mankato, MN 56001.

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Meadow, M.J. The dark side of mysticism: Depression and “the dark night”. Pastoral Psychol 33, 105–125 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01086371

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