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Why effective medication can trigger spiritual doubt

I feel guilty taking my antidepressants on Sundays because they work better than prayer and I worry that means my faith is weak.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The clear efficacy of psychiatric drugs may challenge beliefs about the sufficiency of faith for mental wellness.

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