Effects of Religion and Faith on Mental Health

Religion and Mental Health have been found to be linked to several studies which seem to suggest that religion is an important way to have a meaning and purpose in life as well as a sense of well-being. Moreover, religious experiences have often coexisted with positive mental health. This article tries to summarize some of the most important factors that were found to correlate with Religion/Spirituality (R/S/) and which are basic components in the notion of ‘Mental Health’.