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Study Disproves Link Between Religion and Mental Health

6/19/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Psychological Science challenges long-held beliefs about religion and mental health. Analyzing data from the British Household Panel Survey, researchers found no clear connection between attending religious services and improved mental well-being. In fact, higher attendance sometimes linked to poorer mental health, urging a reevaluation of these assumptions.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in Psychological Science challenges long-held beliefs about religion and mental health. Analyzing data from the British Household Panel Survey, researchers found no clear connection between attending religious services and improved mental well-being. In fact, higher attendance sometimes linked to poorer mental health, urging a reevaluation of these assumptions.