A researcher finds that people with a religious affiliation tend to have lower rates of depression and anxiety. If, however, you are seeking a higher meaning for life, as the researcher characterizes spirituality, you're more likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety. So, go to church, but think about the meal planning for the next church supper rather than pondering the meaning of the pastor's sermon.
Spirituality was significantly linked with higher lifetime odds of having depression, manic episodes, and social phobia. Spirituality was also coupled with higher lifetime odds of having panic disorder, although this connection was not statistically significant.Spirituality Tied to Higher Depression, Anxiety Rates -- Arehart-Treichel 41 (21): 26 -- Psychiatric News
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