Relation between mental health and spirituality in Tehran University student

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and spirituality in college students. To accomplish this goal, 304 college students were selected from different colleges of university of Tehran, and the following measures were administered on them: Symptom checklist 90-R (SCL-90) and spiritual Experiences scale. Analysis of data revealed that there was a significant negative correlation between spiritual dimensions including: relation with God, finding meaning in life, spiritual actualization and activities. Transcendental mystical experiences, social and religious activities, and positive symptom distress index (PSDI).