Research a journal article on the impact of religion, faith, or spirituality on an individual’s mental health. Summarize the article and use that information along with the information gained through your course readings to respond to the following:
What are some of the mediating factors that impact religion-health relationships? Which factors do you believe are the most important and why? What evidence would you use to support your choices?
Discuss how religion is used in a situation in which an individual relies on a coping mechanism. Do you believe the use of religion as a coping mechanism is helpful or harmful? Discuss the reasons behind your beliefs.
Which of the following religious methods of coping do you prefer and why? Please be specific when explaining your choice.
Religious methods of coping to find meaning
Religious methods of coping to gain mastery and control
Religious methods of coping to gain comfort and closeness to God
Religious methods of coping to gain intimacy with others and closeness to God
Religious methods of coping to achieve life transformation