Psychologists have been interested in the capacity of religion to affect happiness and mental
health since William James fi rst articulated the distinction between the religion of the …

Mental illness stigma continues to be a major barrier for individuals with mental illness. In
this paper, we define constructs that comprise stigma (eg, attitudes, stereotypes, prejudice …

So far, the large and expanding body of research on meditation has mostly focussed on the
putative benefits of meditation on health and well-being. However, a growing number of …

Introduction: Hispanics/Latinos utilize mental health care at a rate that is about half that of
non-Hispanic Whites. Stigma and cultural and religious values play a significant role in …

Unlike many social psychological theories that are limited by the Western cultural context in
which they were developed, attachment theory is an exception in that it has been examined …

Background Determining the potential barriers responsible for delaying access to care, and
elucidating pathways to early intervention should be a priority, especially in Arab countries …

While studies have consistently observed an association between pornography use and
depressive symptoms, data limitations have precluded understanding the nature of this …

Until recently, academia has largely neglected the impact of religion on sustainable
development. However, empirical studies have shown that religion remains important in …

The belief that mental distress is caused by demons, sin, or generational curses is
commonplace among many evangelical Christian communities. These beliefs may have …

Evidence suggests that faith communities can support psychological wellbeing but can also
potentially diminish wellbeing through stigma, imposed spiritualization, and marginalization …