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Tag: Faith

Study suggests religious belief promotes ‘happiness and contentment’

Madeleine Davies covers the findings from IIFL’s report, ‘Faith & Happiness,’ for the Church Times.

Denominational dive-in: Methodism

IIFL’s seventh ‘denominational dive-in’ will explore Methodism, a Protestant denomination of Christianity.

Study shows faith benefits mental and emotional health

Christian Today covers the findings of IIFL’s most recent report, “Faith & Happiness.”

Study finds Black Britons report highest levels of wellbeing

Sinai Fleary writes about the findings on faith and wellbeing in IIFL’s latest report for The Voice.

New data shows faith supports people’s mental health

Keep the Faith magazine covers the key findings from “Faith & Happiness,” IIFL’s latest report.

Study finds Christians ‘more resilient’ than people of no faith

Donna Birrell covers the findings of IIFL’s latest report, “Faith & Happiness,” for Premier Christian News.

Dr Amanda Murjan appears on Premier Christian Radio to discuss IIFL’s latest report

Esther Higham interviews Dr Amanda Murjan about her findings in “Faith & Happiness” on Premier Christian Radio.

Faith itself is the Lifeline: New Data Shows Having Faith Shields Against UK’s Mental Health Crisis

New data from the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) offers a powerful counterpoint as the UK grapples with rising levels of loneliness, anxiety and mental distress: faith provides a significant buffer.

Report – Faith & Happiness: How Religious Belief Shapes Britain’s Emotional Wellbeing

Using survey data and in depth interviews, this report by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life examines how faith enhances mental health and wellbeing.

Denominational dive-in: Eastern Orthodoxy

IIFL’s sixth ‘denominational dive-in’ focuses on Eastern Orthodox Christianity, one of the oldest denominations of the Christian faith.

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