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Religion-Health, Advisory

Posted June 01, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

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The Associated Press and its two partners in the Global Religion Journalism Initiative - Religion News Service and The Conversation US - are launching a series of articles looking at the intersection of religion and health. The initial articles will move this week, including two looking at the role religion plays in addressing mental health challenges.

Wednesday, June 1

REL-MENTAL HEALTH-CAMPUS MINISTRY - As student anxiety skyrockets, campus ministries are trying to help by not only offering the comforts of faith and community, but also creating collaborations with mental health professionals. By Giovanna Dell'Orto of The Associated Press and Kathryn Post of Religion News Service. With photos.

Thursday, June 2

REL-MENTAL HEALTH-CLERGY OF COLOR - In America's communities of color, it is natural for congregants to reach out to faith leaders for comfort in times of crisis. But these overwhelming duties have led to exhaustion and burnout, raising questions about how clergy can better care for their own mental well-being while helping congregants. By Deepa Bharath of The Associated Press and Adelle Banks of Religion News Service. With photos.

Also moving Wednesday, from The Conservation US, is an article by two scholars examining the ever-changing role of chaplains in health care. A century ago, most were retired or volunteer clergy with no special training, compared to the specialized professionals who work alongside healthcare providers today. The piece will be available at: https://theconversation.com/us/ethics

Additional stories in this project will move later this year.

In conjunction with this week's stories, the three news organizations will co-host a webinar at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 8, examining some of the current ways that religion and mental health are intersecting, including on college campuses and in communities of color.

Registration for the webinar, 'œDoes faith have a place in mental health?'ť, is available at: https://ap.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bYvk5JFJTx67wMUxSCBvxQ

-The AP

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