Religious and spiritual factors are increasingly being examined in psychiatric research.
Religious beliefs and practices have long been linked to hysteria, neurosis, and psychotic …

This paper provides a concise but comprehensive review of research on religion/spirituality (R/S)
and both mental health and physical health. It is based on a systematic review of …

This study attempted to identify positive and negative patterns of religious coping methods,
develop a brief measure of these religious coping patterns, and examine their implications for …

The relationship between religion and mental health has been debated for centuries. History
shows that religious organizations were often the first to offer compassionate care to the …

OBJECTIVE: The effects of religious belief and activity on remission of depression were
examined in medically ill hospitalized older patients. METHOD: Consecutive patients aged 60 …

Spirituality is increasingly being examined as a construct related to mental and physical
health. The definition of spirituality, however, has been changing. Traditionally, spirituality was …

The Handbook of Religion and Mental Health is a useful resource for mental health professionals,
religious professionals, and counselors. The book describes how religious beliefs and …

A growing body of scientific research suggests connections between religion, spirituality, and
both mental and physical health. The findings are particularly strong in patients with severe …

A meta-analysis of data from 42 independent samples examining the association of a measure
of religious involvement and all-cause mortality is reported. Religious involvement was …

Background Although church attendance has been associated with a reduced risk of
mortality, no study has examined the impact of religious struggle with an illness on mortality. …