Religion and Mental Health

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Religion and its effects on Mental Health

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The Negative Effects of Religion

Stigma and Discrimination

History of mental illness and how the church treated it/treats it now

Negative effects of religious beliefs on mental health

Psychological impact of religious trauma

Religious Trauma

What is the cause of Religious Trauma

Positive Effects of Religion

Social Support

Benefits of religious social support on mental health

How Church can help to socialize and support

Support system religion creates (Church, Religious Programs)

Meaning and Purpose

How religious beliefs contribute to a sense of meaning and purpose

Role of religion in providing meaning and purpose

Religious Coping

Negative effects of religious coping on mental health

Positive effects of religious coping on mental health

Definition of religious coping

Meditation/Prayers

How prayer and meditation can reduce stress and anxiety

Psychological benefits of prayer and meditation

Controversies and Challenges

Religious Fundamentalism

Religious beliefs and mental health needs/medication

Definition of religious fundamentalism

Introduction

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