Abstract
The term religious professional refers to men and women who are recognized by a faith tradition as leaders and teachers within the tradition. In their respective ministries, religious professionals encounter many issues, including ethical dilemmas related to mental health, but their preparation to deal with these issues varies greatly. Ethical guidelines for religious professionals are in most denominations less specific than the ethical guidelines proposed for mental health professionals. Although the guidelines for religious professionals stress the need for competence and ongoing formation, few are very specific in regard to mental health issues. A review of the literature highlights how little attention has been given to this subject. Case studies are presented that illustrate the complexity of the role of the faith leader in ethical dilemmas and suggest the need for more attention to this topic in the formation of religious professionals.
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