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More psychotherapists are incorporating religion into their practices
“Americans’ mental health is at the lowest point in history,” said David H. Rosmarin, an associate professor at ...
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Psychiatry Needs to Get Right with God
In the early days of the pandemic, economist Jeanet Bentzen of the University of Copenhagen examined Google ...
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Unlocking Inner Peace When the World Is on Fire
The current era—with all its tumult and confusion—has ironically created an unparalleled opportunity to cultivate ...
![Does Spirituality Lead to Mental Wellness?](https://spirit.mclean.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/unpacked-400x284.jpg)
Does Spirituality Lead to Mental Wellness?
It turns out there’s growing evidence that people who are “spiritual” have fewer symptoms of depression, lower ...
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The Science of Prayer
Many people are praying now, and scientists say the practice may boost mental health...
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Want to Feel Less Anxious? Give Up Some Control
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than three in 10 Americans will have a full-blown ...
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Psychology’s new openness to religion
McLean Hospital psychologists are enlisting practices traditionally ignored as irrelevant to mental health care — ...
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Spirituality Is a Powerful Tool in Suicide Prevention
When John presented to McLean Hospital, he raised almost every red flag in the book for suicide risk. As a ...
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Psychologists Shouldn’t Ignore the Soul
In my first six months as a predoctoral psychology intern at McLean Hospital, I was approached by at least 10 ...