Author(s)

Qianyi Ye

Corresponding Author

Qianyi Ye

Abstract

This paper discusses the influence of Christian belief on the mental health of believers from multiple dimensions. It examines its fundamental roles through doctrinal guidance, community support, ritual governance, and the interplay between belief and reality. The research results indicate that the influence of Christian belief on the mental health of believers is dual: The positive influence is reflected in reducing negative emotions, boosting self-worth, fostering community connections, and enhancing stress response abilities. The negative effects may include anxiety, conflicting beliefs, excessive self-denial, social alienation, and passive responses. They are closely related to the way Christians understand beliefs, the intensity of practice, and the mode of interaction with reality, revealing the complexity of the relationship between beliefs and mental health.

Keywords

Christian Beliefs; Mental Health; Religious Psychology; Doctrine and Values; Community Support; Religious Rituals; Faith–Reality Interaction; Positive and Negative Effects