Area of interest
Faith Transitions
Faith transitions can involve shifts in beliefs, community belonging, identity, and meaning-making. Research on religiosity and mental health includes both protective and harmful associations depending on context, support, and stressors.
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Key concepts
- Identity shifts and meaning reconstruction
- Community belonging and relational impact
- Grief, relief, and mixed emotional responses
- Moral injury and spiritual struggle concepts
- Protective factors: support and coherence
- Risks: isolation, shame, and conflict
- When to seek additional support