The impact of the Hajj Pilgrimage on psychological wellbeing and mental health outcomes: a mixed-methods systematic review
Ahmad M.Alridahie
,
Youmna M. Fallatah
,
Nuran H.JamalAllail
,
Ghala E.Alharbi
,
Arwa M.Alqadi
,
Mohammed A. Fatani
,
Tala J. Rummani
,
Manar S. Alharbi
,
Ayman A. Alharbi
Year:
2026
Background: The Hajj is one of the largest recurrent mass gatherings in the world, bringing millions of pilgrims into a confined setting under extreme heat, overcrowding, and physical exertion. Religiosity is generally protective for mental health, yet negative religious coping can worsen depressive symptoms, and the psychological consequences of Hajj...
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