Religion and its effects on Mental Health
3. Promoting acceptance and support within religious communities
V. Conclusion
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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