http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/02/faith-speeds-recovery-from-depresson.aspxStrong religious faith helps speed recovery from depression among elderly individuals. Older persons with an intrinsically motivated religious faith may indeed be more able to cope with changes in their physical health and living circumstances. DepressedenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)