When someone is close to God, he tends to grow closer to nature. However, no one can deny the connection between religion, spirituality and mental health. We also examine the implications this may have for assessment and treatment in psychiatric settings. The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Mental and Physical Health Kevin S. Seybold1 and Peter C. Hill Department of Psychology, Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania Abstract An increased interest in the effects of religion and spiritu ality on health is apparent in the psychological and medical literature. This article reviews recent research into the capacity of religion and spirituality to benefit or harm the mental health of believers. (12, 13) Health Benefits of Meditation. The role of religion and stress in sexual identity and mental health among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth Journal of Research on Adolescence, 23 (4) (2013), pp. makes several important points concerning religion and mental health. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience , 2015, Vol. Religion and spirituality can play a different role in mental health for each person, and each has the capacity to both harm and heal. This potential demands an increased awareness of religious matters by practitioners in the mental health field as well as ongoing attention in psychiatric research. Spirituality and Treating Mental Health Disorders. 661, ISSN 1522-4821. First, I provide a brief historical background to set the stage. Proceedings, vol. Research demonstrates largely positive associations between religiosity and well-being.2 Additionally, religion is a prevalent coping strategy in those experiencing adverse life events.3 The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Spirituality and The Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest Group continues to highlight the need for all mental health professionals to be sensitive to spirituality, culture and religion. We know that spirituality and religion can play a role in health and wellness for everyone. The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC regrets that we have to postpone the webinar on the "Role of Religion and Spirituality in Recovery: Benefits and Challenges of Religion and Spirituality in Recovery for People with Mental Illnesses" scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2020. Although religion in particular was thought, in the past, to have a predominantly negative influence on health, recent research suggests this relationship is more complex. THE STEVE FUND HOSTS IMPORTANT SYMPOSIUM ON SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR: THE ROLE OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY IN MENTAL HEALTH. This article reviews the literature on the impact of religion and spirituality on physical and mental health, concluding that the influence is largely beneficial. Religion/spirituality may seem stifling and confusing at times, especially when viewed as a rigid set of rules. Yet, more than half of psychiatrists today are open to discussing matters of spirituality with patients. This article reviews the literature on the impact of religion and spirituality on physical and mental health, concluding that the influence is largely beneficial. Randomized trials indicate that religious interventions among religious patients enhance recovery from anxiety and depression. Purpose of review There has been increased interest in the relationship between religion and spirituality and mental health in recent years. 2, 3. Relationship between spirituality and health. We also examine the implications this may have for assessment and treatment in psychiatric settings. "Role of Religion and Spirituality on Mental Health and Resilience: There is Enough Evidence." The role of spirituality in health is, once you’ve attained spirituality, it is not hard for you to understand that health comes as a gift from God. 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