Religious Faith Linked to Improved Coping in COVID-19 Pandemic, Research Finds

Research from the University of Cambridge indicates that during the COVID-19 lockdowns, individuals with religious faith in the UK and US experienced less unhappiness and stress compared to non-religious people.

The studies revealed that strong religious beliefs and practices, including participation in online services, provided significant mental health benefits during the pandemic, with higher religiosity correlating with greater emotional resilience.

Impact of Religion on Mental Health During COVID-19
People of religious faith may have experienced lower levels of stress and unhappiness than secular people during the UK’s COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. This is according to research from the University of Cambridge.