The
Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health (Duke University)
The Center is part of the Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and
Human Development. The purpose of the Center is to conduct research that explores
the effects of religious/spiritual beliefs and practices on physical and mental
health. This brief site describes the Center's research objectives and provides
abstracts for their recent research findings. The site also provides links to
information on upcoming events, book reviews, and information about their newsletter,
Research News & Opportunities in Science and Theology.
The
Mind/Body Medical Institute (Harvard University)
The Mind/Body Medical Institute is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization
dedicated to the study of mind/body interactions. This site provides information
on mind/body basics, wellness, medical programs, women's health, school health,
and MBMI research. News, events, and contact information are also available.
"Religious
Commitment and Health Status: A Review of the Research and Implications for
Family Medicine"
This 1998 article from the Archives of Family Medicine (v.7 no.2) surveys
the empirical literature on the relationship between religious factors and physical
and mental health status. References are provided. Archives of Family Medicine
is published by the American Medical Association.
This page last modified:
June 7, 2007
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