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Increased community involvement and purpose may enhance well-being; religious frameworks often provide coping mechanisms. Religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism encourage community and ethical living, potentially increasing happiness.

Regular prayer can reduce anxiety by providing a sense of control and surrender to a higher power; this is particularly relevant in religions emphasizing personal communication with the divine, like Christianity and Islam.

Regular attendance may lower depression rates due to social support and positive reinforcement of self-worth; religions that emphasize congregational activities, like Judaism and Christianity, might see greater effects.

Meditative practices in Buddhism and Hinduism can lead to stress reduction by promoting mindfulness and detachment from material concerns.

Spiritual individuals may experience increased happiness through a personal sense of peace and a broader perspective on life; spirituality transcends specific religious traditions, impacting a wide range of individuals.

A strong faith can provide a buffer against life's stressors and contribute to overall mental health, regardless of the religion; this is a universal trait across many faiths, such as Sikhism, Christianity, and Hinduism.

Religious doubt can induce psychological distress by undermining the certainty and structure provided by religious belief, potentially impacting adherents of all religions, but with varying degrees based on the religion's acceptance of doubt.

Engaging in forgiveness as taught by many religions can facilitate personal healing and improve relationships, thus enhancing well-being; concepts of forgiveness are central to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Belief in a positive afterlife can reduce the fear of death and promote life satisfaction, with implications varying across religions such as Christianity's heaven, Hinduism's reincarnation, or secular humanism's focus on the present life.