Rollo May on Existence Enriches Mental Health

Abstract

To identify philosophical inquiry into human existence that enrich mental health, many existential therapists avoid pain and choice in the world rather than face them. In order to enrich mental health, this avoidance suggests methodological questions about how existential therapy should proceed. Existential therapist Rollo May have addressed such questions by arguing his concept of existence that we must come face to face with anxiety and loneliness by own choice, and responsibility. The methods of investigation used include documented researches from sources of the psychology of religion. The research methodology used involves the collection of data concerning texts about the life and work of Rollo May. In “Rollo May on existence enriches mental health”, the researcher assesses and partially endorses May’s own terms and then through a critical analysis of true religion. This analysis begins with the essence of humans is their existence for understanding the “whole” person. After defining May’s existence theory, the researcher focuses the purpose of his true religion is to enhance ultimate meaning of individual purpose as a whole to enrich mental health, and conclude his new dimension by discussing how religion offered in this dissertation is essential for healthy personality.