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Study: Religious norms protect children from anxiety

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A study examined data over three decades and found that a country's religious values may serve as a protective factor against anxiety issues in children and adolescents. The study reports that religious faith can protect against anxiety disorders in youth. The research suggests that societal religious norms can affect children's anxiety.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report

4 sources Aug 9, 2026

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 9, 3:00 AM Catholic News Agency Study shows society’s religious norms can affect children’s anxiety
  2. Aug 9, 6:15 AM National Catholic Register Religious Faith Can Protect Against Anxiety Disorders in Youth, Says Study
  3. Aug 9, 3:00 AM Catholic World Report Study shows society’s religious norms can affect children’s anxiety
  4. Aug 9, 12:12 PM ACI Prensa Estudio muestra que las normas religiosas de una sociedad pueden proteger a los niños de la ansiedad

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