Summary: For episode 3.Gotta Have Faith I dig into the differences between faith, religion and spirituality and we’ll review 4 ways the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says faith can help our mental health.In this episode:* What is religion?* What is spirituality?* What is faith?* How are the three intertwined?* Mental Health benefits of faith (of any kind)Prayer as mindfulness or meditationFaith based or other interest groups foster a feeling of togethernessFaith, addiction and other groups provide a sense of common understandingA focus on helping others helps usResources:* https://www.britannica.com/topic/faith (https://www.britannica.com/topic/faith) * https://chopra.com/articles/religion-vs-spirituality-the-difference-between-them (https://chopra.com/articles/religion-vs-spirituality-the-difference-between-them) * https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/) * https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Faith-Spirituality (https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness/Faith-Spirituality) * https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858#:~:text=Meditation%20can%20give%20you%20a,centered%20and%20keep%20inner%20peace (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858#:~:text=Meditation%20can%20give%20you%20a,centered%20and%20keep%20inner%20peace). Have a plan, stay informed and get involved,KevinKevin Pannell, PMP | Creator & Host ‘KEV Talks’ Podcast
