KOENIG, Harold G.

KOENIG, Harold G. American, b. 1951. Genres: Medicine/Health, Human relations/Parenting. Career: Duke University, Durham, NC, clinical assistant professor, 1992-93, assistant professor, 1993-96, associate professor of psychiatry, 1996-, senior fellow at Aging Center, 1992-, and director of Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health. Federal Correctional Center, Butner, NC, research psychiatrist, 1992-93; Geriatric Evaluation and Treatment Clinic, director of psychiatric services; private practice of psychiatry. Shepherd's Centers of America, member of board of directors, 1997-. Speaker at colleges and universities; guest on media programs in the United States and abroad. Publications: (with M. Smiley and J. Gonzales) Religion, Health, and Aging, 1988; Aging and God: Spiritual Paths to Mental Health in Midlife and Later Years, 1994; Research on Religion and Aging, 1995; (with A.J. Weaver) Counseling Troubled Older Adults: A Handbook for Pastors and Religious Caregivers, 1997; (with T. Lamar and B. Lamar) A Gospel for the Mature Years: Finding Fulfillment by Knowing and Using Your Gift, 1997; Is Religion Good for Your Health? The Effects of Religion on Physical and Mental Health, 1997; (with Weaver) Pastoral Care of Older Adults, 1998; (ed. with Weaver and P. Roe) Reflections on Aging and Spiritual Growth, 1998; (ed.) Handbook of Religion and Mental Health, 1998; (with M. McConnell) The Healing Power of Faith, 1999; (with C. Tolson) The Healing Power of Prayer, 2003. Contributor to books, medical journals and popular magazines. Address: Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality & Health, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, U.S.A.