J Relig Health June 2013 PMID 23420279

Mental disorders, religion and spirituality 1990 to 2010: a systematic evidence-based review.

Raphael M Bonelli, Harold G Koenig

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The overall tone and word choices underscore support for the research, with multiple posts referencing the systematic review's conclusion that religious involvement correlates with better mental health in areas like depression, substance abuse, and suicide. The use of phrases like 'good evidence' and citing journal rankings highlight a respectful acknowledgment of the study's credibility and potential importance, which contributes to the moderate scores across all dimensions.

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Most posts emphasize the positive correlation between religious involvement and mental health, reflecting consensus and support for the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate moderate interest by highlighting specific mental health benefits and referencing systematic reviews, indicating engagement beyond superficial reading.

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Posts cite research outcomes, journal sources, and key statistical findings, showing a decent level of analysis and discussion depth.

ImpactModerate impact

Given the repeated emphasis on evidence-based findings and implications for mental health, discussions suggest a recognition of the publication's potential influence on understanding and possibly shaping mental health approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • Between 1990 and 2010, research on the links between religion, spirituality, and mental health increased, but a comprehensive review of this evidence was lacking, especially in psychiatric studies.
  • Most studies showed that higher religious or spiritual involvement is generally associated with better mental health, particularly in reducing depression, substance abuse, and suicide risk, with few intervention-based studies.
  • The evidence is mixed or limited for some disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, with some studies showing no or negative associations, highlighting the need for further research in these areas.

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Pete
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‘There is good evidence that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in the areas of depression, substance abuse, and suicide’ https://t.co/ygiYQLeWmX

Feb 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,697 followers View post →
velardedaoiz2
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@miguelsotomayor Por supuesto. Somos miles de millones. Pero… https://t.co/KLQ9Td4sQM.

May 1, 2024 · 1 like · 57,390 followers View post →
Gabi
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RT @post_liberal: ‘There is good evidence that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in the areas of depression, su…

Feb 17, 2021 · 1 share · 1,849 followers View post →
Stavros Saripanidis, MD
@DrSaripanidis · X

A systematic review of 43 clinical studies published in the top 25% of Psychiatry and Neurology journals concluded that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in depression,substance abuse,suicide, stress-related disorders, dementia. https://t.co/QawQZ3LF0w

Sep 10, 2021 · 691 followers View post →
Stavros Saripanidis, MD
@DrSaripanidis · X

Reference https://t.co/QawQZ3LF0w

May 20, 2020 · 691 followers View post →
MW
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@ler249211 Religious belief and involvement is consistently found to correlate with better mental health. “There is good evidence that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in the areas of depression, substance abuse, and suicide” https://t.co/1cxXmgmfTm

Jun 15, 2021 · 200 followers View post →

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velardedaoiz2
@velardedaoiz2 · X

@miguelsotomayor Por supuesto. Somos miles de millones. Pero… https://t.co/KLQ9Td4sQM.

May 1, 2024 · 1 like · 57,390 followers View post →
Stavros Saripanidis, MD
@DrSaripanidis · X

A systematic review of 43 clinical studies published in the top 25% of Psychiatry and Neurology journals concluded that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in depression,substance abuse,suicide, stress-related disorders, dementia. https://t.co/QawQZ3LF0w

Sep 10, 2021 · 691 followers View post →
MW
@WM202201 · X

@ler249211 Religious belief and involvement is consistently found to correlate with better mental health. “There is good evidence that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in the areas of depression, substance abuse, and suicide” https://t.co/1cxXmgmfTm

Jun 15, 2021 · 200 followers View post →
Gabi
@GabiMoomin · X

RT @post_liberal: ‘There is good evidence that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in the areas of depression, su…

Feb 17, 2021 · 1 share · 1,849 followers View post →
Pete
@post_liberal · X

‘There is good evidence that religious involvement is correlated with better mental health in the areas of depression, substance abuse, and suicide’ https://t.co/ygiYQLeWmX

Feb 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,697 followers View post →
Halo
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Mental Disorders, Religion and Spirituality 1990 to 2010: A Systematic Evidence-Based Review https://t.co/uud4JRU2fB

May 24, 2020 · 74 followers View post →
Stavros Saripanidis, MD
@DrSaripanidis · X

Reference https://t.co/QawQZ3LF0w

May 20, 2020 · 691 followers View post →
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