Handbook of religion and health This book the first of its kind reviews and discusses the full range of research on religion and a variety of mental and physical health outcomes. Based on this research the authors build theorectical models illustrating the various behavioural psychological and physiological pathways by which religion might affect health. They also review research that has explored the impact of religous affiliation belief and practice one use of health services and compliance with medical treatment. Finally they discuss the implications of these findings examine a number of possible clinical applications and make recommendations for future research in this area