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Vergara San Isidro College\u003Cbr>Melvin G. Barete San Isidro College\u003Cbr>Evan P. Taja-on San Isidro College\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce](https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce)\u003Cbr> Part of the Catholic Studies Commons, Community Psychology Commons, Educational Sociology Commons, Other Education Commons, Religious Education Commons, and the School Psychology Commons |  |\n\nRecommended Citation  \nVergara, F. A., Barete, M. G., & Taja-on, E. P. (2026) . Rest for the weary soul: a mixed methods psychospiritual exploration of faith as a path to mental health recovery among students. Journal of Catholic Education. 29(1), 63-85 . [https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.2901042026](https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.2901042026)  \nThis Article is brought to you for free with open access by the School of Education at Digital Commons at Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School. It has been accepted for publication in Journal of Catholic Education by the journal's editorial board and has been published on the web by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons at Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School. For more information about Digital Commons, [please contact](please contact digitalcommons@lmu.edu. To contact)[ digitalcommons@lmu.edu](please contact digitalcommons@lmu.edu. To contact)[. To contact](please contact digitalcommons@lmu.edu. To contact) the editorial board of Journal of Catholic Education, please email [JCE@nd.edu](JCE@nd.edu).  \nRest for the Weary Soul: A Mixed Methods Psychospiritual Exploration of Faith asa Path to Mental Health Recovery among Students  \nCover Page Footnote  \nThe authors extend their earnest gratitude to the participants in the study and the experts who reviewed the content of the article. Their valuable insights and thoughtful advice have been instrumental in enhancing the quality and depth of this research.  \nThis article is available in Journal of Catholic Education: [https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce/vol29/iss1/4](https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce/vol29/iss1/4)  \nJournal of Catholic Education  \nSpring 2026, Volume 29, Issue 1, 63–85 This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0.  [https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.2901042026](https://doi.org/10.15365/joce.2901042026)  \nARTICLE  \nRest for the Weary Soul: A Mixed-Methods Psychospiritual Exploration of Faith as a Path to Mental Health Recovery among Students  \nFremativoA. Vergara 1, Melvin G. Barete 1 and Evan P. Taja-on 1  \nAbstract: Many individuals turn to faith for strength, guidance, and resilience, particularly at times of emotional hardship. As concerns continue to grow about mental health, particularly that of students, exploring how faith influences coping mechanisms and recovery offers valuable insights into alternative approaches to emotional wellbeing. The study found that students exhibit high levels of resilience and spiritual intelligence, suggesting that faith-based beliefs are crucial in students’ ability to cope with adversity. A strong positive correlation between resilience and spiritual intelligence indicates that students who integrate faith into their lives are more likely to develop the psychological strength needed to navigate mental health challenges. The study also found that faith is not a singular experience but a multidimensional process affecting different life areas. These findings highlight faith as a source of comfort and an active force that shapes emotional wellbeing, fosters personal stability, and enhances overall mental health recovery.  \nKeywords: mental health, coping mechanism, faith-based practices, spirituality, resilience  \nBackground of the Study  \nFaith has long been a source of hope and strength for many people, providing comfort during","cbCaifeCoThZ4oLE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifeCoThZ4oLE","pdf",402721,25,"English","# Background of the Study\n## Faith and coping in mental health\n## Faith-based approaches in Catholic education\n# Article metadata","[{\"question\":\"What is the study’s main focus regarding students’ mental health?\",\"answer\":\"The study explores how faith functions as a coping mechanism and a pathway to mental health recovery among students, particularly under emotional hardship.\"},{\"question\":\"What relationships did the study find among resilience and spiritual intelligence?\",\"answer\":\"Students show high resilience and spiritual intelligence, with a strong positive correlation suggesting that faith-integrated students may develop psychological strength for mental health challenges.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the article describe faith in the context of recovery?\",\"answer\":\"Faith is not treated as a single experience; it is described as a multidimensional process influencing different life areas and shaping emotional wellbeing and stability.\"}]","Rest for the Weary Soul - Article 4 - Abstract, Keywords, and Background | PDF",1792035240,63]