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Lots of Americans lose their religion: New York Times-

We want to hear from readers who were once observant but aren’t anymore.

(RNS) — The study reports that 90% of clergy respondents said they would encourage someone with depressive symptoms to see a mental health professional.

FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Worries that clergy will urge depressed congregants to rely on prayer and not other mental health care appear to be unfounded.

A nationwide survey found that 90% of clergy members embraced a medical understanding of the causes and treatment of depression. About 10% said they would recommend using religious means alone to address depression.

Most clergy members in a 2019-2020 survey said they counsel congregation members to seek medical help for depression.

A new Duke University study appears to ease concerns that clergy would steer congregants suffering from depression away from mental health providers and instead rely only on their faith.

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A sociologist observes the changing tides of American antireligion.