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How Faith Helps People Fight Addiction

December 14, 2025

People often lean on their faith when life gets tough. Studies show that how someone uses their beliefs can affect their health and happiness. The Brief Religious Coping Scale, or Brief RCOPE, is a popular tool to measure this. But how well does it work for people struggling with addiction? A recen

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Faith and Health: How Beliefs Might Shield Black Adults from Discrimination's Harm

November 25, 2025

Researchers dug into how faith might act as a shield against the health impacts of unfair treatment. They looked at Black adults and found that those who lean on their religious beliefs might handle the stress of discrimination better. This could lead to fewer health problems down the line. The stu

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How People Use Faith to Cope: A Look at Different Religious Practices

October 11, 2025

People often turn to their beliefs to deal with tough times. This review looks at how different religions help people cope. It compares two main types: theocentric, which focuses on a higher power, and non-theocentric, which looks inward for strength. The study found three big differences. Theocent

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Faith and Healing: How Religion Shapes Trauma Recovery in South Africa

August 13, 2025

In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p

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Cancer, Faith, and the Fight: How Eastern Europe's Orthodox Christians Cope

June 23, 2025

Depression is a big problem for people with cancer. It messes with their daily life and how they handle stress. Finding good ways to cope is super important. It can make their life better and maybe even help them live longer. One big way people in Eastern Europe deal with cancer is through their Chr

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Faith as a Coping Mechanism for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

January 23, 2025

Raising a child with Down syndrome (DS) brings numerous challenges for families globally. Physical, emotional, social, and financial strains are common. As a result, parents often rely on various coping mechanisms, including religious coping. A recent review of studies published between 2000 and 202

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A Faithful Path to Healing: Religion’s Role in Supporting Caregivers in Addis Ababa

January 3, 2025

In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, families caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses often turn to religion for support. A recent study talked to 20 family caregivers who were seen at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital during appointments or hospital stays. The researchers found that