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Pew: For discussing their mental health, Americans prefer friends, family, and therapists over spiritual leaders

By Filings on Fri, 05/03/24
Society & Culture
Mental Health
Pew Research

“Overall, 31% of U.S. adults say they would feel extremely or very comfortable talking about this with a spiritual or religious leader…. much higher among adults who report attending religious services at least once a week: 58% of regular attenders would be comfortable…” - Pew

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