The Latest Research
Reducing Recidivism Through Faith-Based Prison Programs (2023)
Highlights the benefits of faith-based programs in fostering purpose, forgiveness, and supportive relationships.
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Religious Programs and Recidivism Among Former Inmates in Prison Fellowship Programs (2024)
Follow-up study of Prison Fellowship participants showing high religious involvement correlates with reduced reoffending.
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The Effect of Spiritual Counseling on Hope in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
It is recommended that spiritual counseling should be use as a complementary therapy along with other counseling treatments to increase hope in patients with MS. This article is shared for educational purposes only. PICIE does not claim authorship of this work and provides access to increase awareness of peer-reviewed research.
Spirituality, Religiousness, and Mental Health (2021)
This peer-reviewed review article examines the relationship between spirituality and mental health across multiple psychiatric conditions, including depression, suicidality, substance use, anxiety, PTSD, and psychosis. The authors report a growing body of evidence suggesting that spirituality and religiousness may influence mental health outcomes, particularly when used as a positive coping resource. The article also emphasizes the importance of clinicians respectfully asking patients about spiritual beliefs that are meaningful to them as part of holistic, patient-centered care.
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