International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience
Open Access

Letter to Editor

Role of Religion and Spirituality on Mental Health and Resilience: There is Enough Evidence

Stefano Lassi^1,2*, Daniele Mugnaini²

¹Fondazione ODA Firenze, Onlus Florence, Italy

²APPC Toscana, Italy

*Corresponding Author:

E-mail: s.lassi@odafirenze.it

Religion and Spirituality often involve core emotional and social experiences, attitudes, affective states (both positive –such as faith, hope, courage, compassion, love, forgiveness- and negative –e.g. anxiety, anger), beliefs, world views, values, life goals and practices, that shape the personal identity and existence of many human beings. Occasionally these experiences may influence states of consciousness (e. g. calming, peaceful), life-styles, significant relationships, the meaning is given to suffering and distress, coping strategies, and the motivation to receive different types of help and support, especially in case of acute or chronic distress.