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Divine Well-Being: A new study examines the mental health advantages of being religious or spiritual, as well as the potential drawbacks
Religiosity or spirituality can have a positive impact on self-esteem, stress management, and mental health, but they can also lead to unhealthy thinking patterns. MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Religion and controversy frequently go hand in hand. However, when focusing...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SVY Source Type: news

Risk of suicide and religious or spiritual beliefs in Brazilian adult patients with epilepsy - Petrarca YM, Tedrus GMAS.
In epilepsy, suicidal behavior is higher compared with the general population. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between suicide risk, religiosity or spirituality, and clinical variables in adult patients with epilepsy (PWE). METHODOLOG...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Is irreligion a risk factor for suicidality? Findings from the Nashville Stress and Health Study - Daniels CL, Ellison CG, DeAngelis RT, Klee K.
Suicide is a public health problem and one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Research exploring the linkages between religion and spirituality has received intermittent attention. Data was derived from  the Nashville Stress and Health St...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news

The organization of psychological assessment instruments for religiosity and spirituality - Takahashi M, Remus E.
Although the number of studies related to the psychology of religion and spirituality has increased dramatically around the world since the late 20th century, there appears to be less enthusiasm for this sub-field among Japanese empirical researchers. One ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

The psychology of religion: its current state, subject matter, and challenge - Fujii S.
The psychology of religion is a growing field in Western countries, reflecting scholars' increasing interest in religion and spirituality. In contrast, in Japan, few psychological studies have addressed these topics. This paper reviews the literature on th...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Is there such a thing as ‘the one’? And if so, might it be possible to conjure them into view?
The idea that you can ‘manifest’ your soulmate by ‘raising your vibration’, once the domain of New Age spirituality, is common among Gen Z social media users. Juliana Piskorz wonders whether to give it a goI ’ve been through my fair share of breakups. In fact, my most recent one was last month. I’ll spare you the details but it left me thinking: is there such a thing as “the one”? Or is each relationship just a mélange of random circumstances and individuals whose compatibility is based on whic h side of the river they grew up, whether or not they wear ankle socks, and sheer luck? I voice-noted all this to...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 3, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Juliana Piskorz Tags: Relationships Life and style Psychology Science Health & wellbeing Source Type: news

Psychedelic Revival: How Ancient Rituals Influence Modern Healing
This article was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. Psychedelic culture has a long and rich history. It has influenced music, art, and spirituality in profound ways. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelics, and there is a growing…#amazon #mexico #mariasabina #timothyleary #gratefuldead #pinkfloyd #alexgrey #salvadordalí
Source: Reuters: Health - August 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A scoping review on the role of religion in the experience of IPV and faith-based responses in community and counseling settings - Istratii R, Ali P.
Research on religion and intimate partner violence does not appear to have integrated well the current evidence on religion/spirituality, marital functioning, and mental health and lacks a cross-sectoral perspective that bridges psychology, public health, ...
Source: SafetyLit - August 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Pope says Church open to everyone, including gay people, but has rules
Pope Francis said on Sunday that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, including the gay community, and that it has a duty to accompany them on a personal path of spirituality but within the framework of its rules. Francis, speaking to reporters on the plane returning to Rome from Portugal,…#catholicchurch #rome #portugal #church #holyorders #todos #vatican #portuguese
Source: Reuters: Health - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

This Ivy League researcher says spirituality is good for our mental health
A Columbia University professor says spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression. I needed to understand how she came to these conclusions.(Image credit: Getty)
Source: NPR Health and Science - July 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rachel Martin Source Type: news

Rainn Wilson: Kung Fu, Star Trek and the many paths to spirituality
Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson. He explains why it's time for all of us to experience a spiritual shake-up…#rainnwilson #carlazanoni #tedmembership
Source: Reuters: Health - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Conspirituality of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
This article has been adapted from Chapter 23 of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat by Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker. Copyright © 2023. Available from PublicAffairs, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
Source: TIME: Health - July 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker Tags: Uncategorized freelance politics Source Type: news

Dimensions of religion associated with suicide attempt and ideation: a 15-month prospective study in a Dutch psychiatric population - van den Brink B, Jongkind M, Rippe RCA, van der Velde N, Braam AW, Schaap-Jonker H.
Dimensions of religion contribute in different ways to the in general protective effect of religiosity and spirituality (R/S) against suicidality. Few studies have included a substantial number of dimensions, and even fewer a follow-up, to clarify the stab...
Source: SafetyLit - July 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news

Rainn Wilson: Kung Fu, Star Trek and the many paths to spirituality
Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson. He explains why it's time for all of us to experience a spiritual shake-up…#rainnwilson #carlazanoni #tedmembership
Source: Reuters: Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

She DOES Survive: Grammy-Winner Gloria Gaynor Battles Self-Doubt & Surgeries With Spirituality & Self-Love
“Music was my outlet for my pain.” That was Gloria Gaynor’s reaction after her beloved mother died. Gloria was only 25 when “her bottom fell out.” But she had experienced multiple traumatizing events before this, all of which I discovered during the world premiere of Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive…#gloriagaynors #gloria #tribecafestival #gaynor #betsyschechter #iwillsurvive #spain #waldenuniversity #beacontheatre #agrammyaward
Source: Reuters: Health - June 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news