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When family faith conflicts with personal health choices

My grandmother insists I pray the rosary for my panic attacks instead of taking medication and her disappointment feels worse than the anxiety.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Intergenerational religious expectations can create additional stress around medical decision-making.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Faith and physical health — what research shows?”

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