The overall tone reflects strong agreement and high interest, with many posts discussing the neuroimaging findings, such as in comments about brain microstructure changes and resilience, and emphasizing the importance of religious and spiritual beliefs in mental health, showing insightful engagement and recognition of the study’s potential impact.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the idea that religion or spirituality has a protective effect against depression and highlight positive correlations, showing general agreement with the study’s findings.
InterestHigh interest
Posts demonstrate high interest, referencing brain imaging, implications for mental health, and scientific studies, indicating strong curiosity about the research.
EngagementHigh engagement
Discussions include specific mentions of brain microstructure, resilience, and neuroimaging methods, reflecting deep engagement and understanding of the scientific content.
ImpactHigh impact
Several comments emphasize the significance of these findings for mental health and the potential to influence treatment approaches, indicating high perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
The study explores how religious and spiritual beliefs may influence brain microstructure in people at high risk for depression, showing that those with strong RS beliefs tend to have brain features closer to healthy individuals.
Brain differences linked to depression risk include thinner cortices and altered connectivity, but strong RS beliefs seem to have a protective effect by normalizing these features.
Using diffusion tensor imaging, the research found that high-risk individuals with lower importance on RS showed decreased brain tissue integrity in specific regions, indicating that spirituality might help mitigate some microstructural brain changes related to depression risk.]
Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacionado con cambios en la materia blanca en varias regiones cerebrales (paper) https://t.co/IOkD9UxQtA (blog, abajo) https://t.co/LDerxIWGZ3
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Columbia Epidemiology
@CUEpidemiology · X
Brain changes related to #religion & #spirituality could confer #resilience to #depression- @cuepidemiology and @ColumbiaPsych Professor Myrna Weissman & colleagues in new study published in @BrainBehavior available at https://t.co/nZeI1r9cZc via @PsyPost https://t.co/K7wOX3glVr
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Jun Kakuta
@Junkichiro_O · X
うつ病のリスクが高い家族における宗教と精神性に関連する研究。
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression - Li - - Brain and Behavior - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/uGxKihBxc2
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Rik Peels
@RikPeels · X
Another study showing how beneficial religion is for people's health, this time regarding risks of depression. Not a particularly good reason to become religious, but further evidence that busts the myth saying that religion is bad for people: https://t.co/QqucYvZIiI
The original article can be found here. There's just so much psych research that supports Christianity, either directly, or indirectly like this one.
https://t.co/dGlvbGnWNs https://t.co/P8r4GqwpFJ
Explore the importance of apologetics in Christian faith, emphasizing respectful, reasoned discussions and addressing misconceptions about Christianity and science. The video highlights how faith and science can coexist…
New research shows that religious and spiritual beliefs lower depression risk by influencing brain microstructure in high-risk individuals, suggesting a neuroprotective effect linked to spirituality. Study details are…
@qqoqhan @nesliyildiz2011 Dinci kafası :)
Depresyon riski yüksek ailelerde din ve maneviyatla ilgili beyin mikro yapısal değişikliklerinin difüzyon tensor görüntüleme çalışması.
https://t.co/7STLZlP1bg https://t.co/O7wgUv58O7
@american_mirror @drewgs1987 @AriDrennen You would have no evolutionary follow up questions about that?
-https://t.co/ZksaMZ2ccF
-https://t.co/xnxtHOBcOQ
-https://t.co/VhSOXArL9K
@recellilahmacun @sinemsal Valla senin adına sevindim bilimsel olarak da daha iyi oluyon; böyle depresyona karşı bağışıklığın da artıyo, ben de tanrıya inandığımda daha az depresyona falan giriyodum:
https://t.co/SlBD7B3zcC
@Lane_ Funny irony aside. It's actually quite sad. Depression and anxiety are also climbing amongst my generation with multiple studies showing belief in God conferring a protective effect.
https://t.co/Lo6rl38zBZ
@qusaikbataineh @asalaq22 الطب الغربي طب مادي، وخطأ البناء عليه أنه نهاية الحقيقة. هذه دراسة حديثة تظهر أنه التدين يقلل فعلاً من خطر الإصابة بالاكتئاب
https://t.co/5Eh6160NcX
“ Individuals at high familial risk for depression typically share a neural signature that is similar to the one that can be found in those at low familial risk, as long as they take [religion or spirituality]beliefs as highly important.”
https://t.co/go3zca6uNR
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression. https://t.co/dhLpE1Y7k4
Another study showing how beneficial religion is for people's health, this time regarding risks of depression. Not a particularly good reason to become religious, but further evidence that busts the myth saying that religion is bad for people: https://t.co/QqucYvZIiI
Wel! Am erthygl ddiddorol. Angen darllen hon yn fanylach. A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression - Li - 2019 - Brain and Behavior - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/OI7R7uWhLt
RT @Junkichiro_O: うつ病のリスクが高い家族における宗教と精神性に関連する研究。
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and…
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Jun Kakuta
@Junkichiro_O · X
うつ病のリスクが高い家族における宗教と精神性に関連する研究。
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression - Li - - Brain and Behavior - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/uGxKihBxc2
Feb 18, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 279 followersView post →
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Método Observacional
@MOuniovi · X
#Religious and Spiritual beliefs lower the #risk of #Depression ♻️
https://t.co/qfCtYTGjvE
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression - Li - - Brain and Behavior - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/tvfQlA4ONx
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression - Li - - Brain and Behavior - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/MvkMwS3X46
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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Belén
@Belen94766120 · X
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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ENTROPÓLOGO
@antropocomplejo · X
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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AurelG
@AurelG7 · X
A diffusion tensor imaging study of #brain #microstructural #changes related to #religion and #spirituality in families at high risk for #depression | #neuroscience https://t.co/5SmIu9Xs5w
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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Psychological Apologetics
@PsychApologetix · X
The original article can be found here. There's just so much psych research that supports Christianity, either directly, or indirectly like this one.
https://t.co/dGlvbGnWNs https://t.co/P8r4GqwpFJ
RT @cuepidemiology: Brain changes related to #religion & #spirituality could confer #resilience to #depression- @cuepidemiology and @Columb…
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Columbia Epidemiology
@CUEpidemiology · X
Brain changes related to #religion & #spirituality could confer #resilience to #depression- @cuepidemiology and @ColumbiaPsych Professor Myrna Weissman & colleagues in new study published in @BrainBehavior available at https://t.co/nZeI1r9cZc via @PsyPost https://t.co/K7wOX3glVr
Feb 4, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 9,682 followersView post →
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Zentum
@ZENTUM · X
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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INEPTES AL JUTJAT I ELECCIONS
@Apitxat · X
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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MedicalFeed
@MedicalFeed · X
Religious and Spiritual beliefs lower the risk of Depression https://t.co/zSrlQwXj8P via @YouTube
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X
RT @BioTay: Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacion…
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Tay
@BioTay · X
Las personas con creencias religiosas y/o espirituales tienen mayor resiliencia ante la depresión, y esto parece estar relacionado con cambios en la materia blanca en varias regiones cerebrales (paper) https://t.co/IOkD9UxQtA (blog, abajo) https://t.co/LDerxIWGZ3
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Wendy Suares
@wsuares · X
@breckbear Here ya go: https://t.co/dQgJT6YluL previous research done at Columbia University also supports this, as cited in my initial link.
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression - Li - - Brain and Behavior - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/SWTxKI3kXY
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression https://t.co/JXEIiEFyqn
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression. https://t.co/39CgqKdzGz
A diffusion tensor imaging study of brain microstructural changes related to religion and spirituality in families at high risk for depression. https://t.co/BcRWQnbW5e
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