Research has demonstrated that the practices of prayer can have a very good influence on a person’s mental health. One article that explores these benefits can be found at
https://wildtreewellness.com/mental-benefits-of-prayer/. Highlights of these benefits include “acknowledging what you are feeling,” “coping with difficulties,” and “focusing on gratitude,” among others. It’s important to note that that these benefits are tied to prayer’s “personal meaning” to you, and if you believe God “cares about those things and loves you.”