Dec. 14, 2012 According to findings by Baylor sociologists in the 2011 Baylor Religion Survey, those who believe in a caring, engaged God who will help them cope with life's challenges have lower levels of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. The article quotes Paul Froese, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Jim Ellor, Ph.D., professor of social work in the School of Social Work at Baylor, and discusses upcoming research on the role of religion in mental health care.