Spirituality Shown to Lessen Depression

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This and other studies have associated placing high importance on religion or spirituality (but not frequent service attendance) with substantially decreased risk for new incident depression and, particularly, recurrence. Supporting religious or spiritual engagement by individuals with such inclinations may offer some protective value.
Citation:
Miller L et al. Religiosity and major depression in adults at high risk: A ten-year prospective study. Am J Psychiatry 2011 Aug 24;

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