From a PhD student in Counseling Psychology at BYU:
“What we believe makes a real difference. Decades of research shows that religious beliefs affect individuals’ emotional well-being, including depression and anxiety levels. Believers tend to report greater peace, gratitude, and hopefulness than non-believers. However, we all experience troubles. As we experience increased isolation and hardships associated with COVID 19, our mental health can be affected. Researchers seeking to understand how our spirituality influences our emotional lives during this trying time invite you to participate in a brief 15-minute survey. We will report the results of this research on our blog in the future. Thank you for sharing your experiences!”
All participants are eligible to receive one of three $50 Amazon eGift cards given at random (odds of winning are about 1 in 200).