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Investigating the effectiveness of prayer on people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders
Volume 6, Issue 2, 2022-2023, Pages 72 - 76
1 University professor
Abstract :
Abstract In this article, we examine the potential link between worship and connection with God and reducing depression and anxiety. In fact, this study examines the potential impact of religious worship and connection with a higher power (i.e., God) on people with depression and anxiety. Research suggests that religious/spiritual practices may offer a range of psychological benefits, including: * Social support: Religious communities provide social networks and a sense of belonging, fostering social support that can protect against stress and isolation, both of which are major contributors to depression and anxiety. * Meaning and purpose: Belief in a higher power and a spiritual framework can provide individuals with a sense of meaning, purpose, and hope, and provide a framework for understanding suffering and finding resilience. * Coping mechanisms: Prayer, meditation, and other spiritual practices can serve as coping mechanisms, helping people manage stress, regulate emotions, and find inner peace. Forgiveness and acceptance: Religious teachings often emphasize forgiveness, acceptance, and compassion, which can promote emotional healing and reduce rumination on negative experiences. The aim of this study was to investigate the specific mechanisms through which prayer and connection with God may help improve mental health outcomes. The study involved 40 people with anxiety, with two control and intervention groups, and after a period of spiritual therapy, a post-test was administered to them, and it was found that prayer and worship have a potential effect on reducing anxiety and depression.
Abstract In this article, we examine the potential link between worship and connection with God and reducing depression and anxiety. In fact, this study examines the potential impact of religious worship and connection with a higher power (i.e., God) on people with depression and anxiety. Research suggests that religious/spiritual practices may offer a range of psychological benefits, including: * Social support: Religious communities provide social networks and a sense of belonging, fostering social support that can protect against stress and isolation, both of which are major contributors to depression and anxiety. * Meaning and purpose: Belief in a higher power and a spiritual framework can provide individuals with a sense of meaning, purpose, and hope, and provide a framework for understanding suffering and finding resilience. * Coping mechanisms: Prayer, meditation, and other spiritual practices can serve as coping mechanisms, helping people manage stress, regulate emotions, and find inner peace. Forgiveness and acceptance: Religious teachings often emphasize forgiveness, acceptance, and compassion, which can promote emotional healing and reduce rumination on negative experiences. The aim of this study was to investigate the specific mechanisms through which prayer and connection with God may help improve mental health outcomes. The study involved 40 people with anxiety, with two control and intervention groups, and after a period of spiritual therapy, a post-test was administered to them, and it was found that prayer and worship have a potential effect on reducing anxiety and depression.
Keywords :
worship, prayer, connection with God, depression, anxiety, spiritual healing.
worship, prayer, connection with God, depression, anxiety, spiritual healing.
