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May 13, 2022 · In a review of 69 observational studies, half (35 studies) found that religiosity was related to lower levels of anxiety or fear, a third (24) found no relationship between the two, and 15% found religiosity was related to higher levels of anxiety.
For example, some research indicates that religiosity can lead to excessive feelings of guilt, fear, shame and death anxiety. 21,22 Similarly, high levels of religiosity may lead some people to consult religious leaders in lieu of seeking help from a mental health professional in the presence of mental distress. 23
Based on the available researches, Quran recitation can be used as a useful non-pharmacological treatment to reduce anxiety. However, methodologically strong randomized controlled trials are needed in this area.
Dec 18, 2018 · However, the increased anxiety is not among Muslims who are religious. Our systematic review identified 24 observational studies that examined the relationship between religiosity and anxiety in Muslim populations. Of those, 15 (63%) reported significant inverse relationships between religiosity and anxiety.
- Harold G. Koenig, Harold G. Koenig, Saad Saleh Al Shohaib
- 2019
Aug 4, 2023 · The research conducted reveals that Arabic Islamic culture has a significant impact on the conception of mental health among Arab Muslims. This can lead to misunderstandings about the symptoms and causes of mental disorders, and a tendency to seek help from informal healers rather than mental health professionals.
Aug 30, 2023 · While some claim that religious people from Muslim countries rely on religious resources for treatment such as Quran reciting (e.g., ), our findings show that religiosity might be a factor for better perceiving help-seeking.
Jan 3, 2022 · The present study investigated the impact of a purposefully designed Islamic religion-based intervention on reducing depression and anxiety disorders among Muslim patients using a randomised controlled trial design.
