@mk That does bring up more questions, although it appears the evidence mentioned in this particular article is anecdotal.

I have no reason to disbelieve experts, but I would certainly prefer hard data versus anecdotal particularly in a situation that deals with young people who may or may not have mental health issues that require treatment.

Being that said, I can absolutely see the point being made here, in particular as it results to the transferring of that religious magical thought into other forms of similar thought.

I can absolutely see people who are unable to break themselves of these thought patterns entering into unhealthy communities that on the surface seem kind, loving, and accepting but are ultimately toxic and damaging.

Of course, that magical thinking is exceedingly difficult to get away from once it's ingrained within one's psyche. It's one of the patterns people build their reality with.

The fabric of one's universe is very, very difficult to reweave. I fear you may, very much, have an uphill battle here.

@mk That's really messed up, to be honest. People with mental health issues really do need to be taken care of.

I am very lucky that my mother felt that for me when my bipolar appeared. She sold all her jewelry and a lot of sentimental, but valuable stuff just to make sure I was healthy and safe.

I find it disheartening and upsetting that young people at risk are not getting the care they need, particularly where it involves escaping abusive systems and their mental health.