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        • Keep the Faith: Mental Health in the UK
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        • Conserving the World in Faith: An in-depth study of how Faith Inspires Environmentalism
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        • Faith & Happiness: How Religious Belief Shapes Britain’s Emotional Wellbeing
        • The Next Generation of Faith: Journeys, Meaning and Wellbeing
        • The Changing Landscape of Faith in Britain: Rebirth, Renewal and Reimagining
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Category: Media

You are happier as a religious person, according to science

Kathryn Idema’s piece for Christian News Europe highlights our findings and their significance for mental health.

The secret to a happier Christmas: the role that faith plays in our lives

Rob James’ piece for Pembroke Today on the role that faith plays in lifting our mood.

Happier and more satisfied with life: Religious Brits come out on top

Jane Benson covers our latest report on the relationship between faith and mental wellbeing for Christian Today.

TWR UK covers the latest study from IIFL on faith and mental health

Dr Jake Scott speaks to James Maidment-Fullard of TWR about IIFL’s latest report on faith and mental health.

Study finds religious believers in the UK likelier to report being happy

Rebecca Paveley covers IIFL’s report on the relationship between faith and mental wellbeing for Church Times.

Strengthening British society through faith

Religious Britons are more likely to report better mental health and wellbeing, writes senior research associate Dr Rakib Ehsan for CapX.

Research shows that faith is good for you

Phil Knox looks at the implications of our research into faith and mental health for Premier Christianity.

Religious Britons are significantly happier, suggests new research

Listen to Hyphenated, the podcast from Hyphen, discuss our latest research and the implications for society.

People with faith are happier, says study

Independent Catholic News focuses on our report examining the interplay between faith and mental health

People of faith are happier and more satisfied with life – why is this the case?

Listen to Helen Lea for UCB discuss our report “Keep the Faith” with IIFL Secretary Dr Jake Scott.

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