(November 22, 2009 at 12:26 am)theVOID Wrote: And have you any statistics what-so-ever that back up the idea is good for our "spiritual" health? The studies i have seen suggested otherwise, such as finding strong correlation between those who partake in a religion and those with developed mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, delusion and paranoia.
Well a quick google produces the opposite to what you quoted there VOID
"Spirituality involves a dimension of human experience that psychiatrists are increasingly interested in, because of its potential benefits to mental health."
- The Royal Society of Psychiatrists
"Spirituality is repeatedly found to be an important component of a person’s well-being. Despite this, people’s spiritual needs are often seen to be neglected during treatment and in developing and managing care plans for day-to-day activities, and even in some cases seen to be part of the individuals’ psychosis or delusions."
- Spirituality and Mental Illness (rethink.org)
"Spirituality can help people maintain good mental health"
- Mental Health Foundation
