Religion Mental Health

There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems. A positive view of religious faith’s relation to mental health is shared by several prominent U.S. organizations, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health America. The American Psychological Association takes a nuanced approach, citing the vast variety of religious and spiritual beliefs and practices. It evokes the capacity of religion and spirituality “to do both good and harm.”