Faith & Mental Health in University Communities
A member survey of 1,845 students, faculty, and alumni examining the impact of PRAY.COM on anxiety, stress, loneliness, and overall mental health across university populations.
of students reported improved anxiety after using PRAY.COM
of faculty reported improved anxiety — the highest of any group
agree there is a need for resources like PRAY.COM among university students
Survey Overview
The Challenge
University students face rising rates of anxiety, depression, stress, and loneliness. Campus counseling centers are overwhelmed, wait times are growing, and many students never seek help at all. Faculty and alumni face their own mental health challenges, including burnout and disconnection.
There is a growing need for accessible, scalable, and faith-based tools that can complement traditional campus mental health services — reaching students, faculty, and alumni wherever they are.
Methodology
Participants
1,845 university community members
Students: 859 | Faculty: 142 | Alumni: 844
Survey Type
Cross-Sectional Member Survey
Populations
Students, Faculty, Alumni
Focus Areas
Anxiety, stress, sleep, loneliness, meaning & purpose
Note: This is a member survey of existing PRAY.COM users, not a peer-reviewed clinical study. Results reflect self-reported outcomes and should be interpreted accordingly.
Results
Self-Reported Mental Health Improvements
Percentage reporting “better” or “much better” after using PRAY.COM, broken out by population.
Students (n=859)
Percentage reporting “better” or “much better”
Alumni (n=844)
Percentage reporting “better” or “much better”
Faculty (n=142)
Percentage reporting “better” or “much better”
Satisfaction & Demand
What Students Say About PRAY.COM
of students satisfied with PRAY.COM
of students will continue using PRAY.COM
would use PRAY.COM as a mental health resource
would recommend PRAY.COM to another student
agree there is a need for resources like PRAY.COM among university students
Notable Findings
First-Generation College Students
First-generation college students were significantly more likely to report feeling “much better” across multiple mental health outcomes after using PRAY.COM:
Anxiety
P = .007
Stress
P = .043
Meaning & Purpose
P = .039
Believing in Abilities
P = .012
These findings suggest that PRAY.COM may be especially impactful for students who lack traditional support networks — offering accessible, faith-based mental health support to those who need it most.
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Whether you're an institution interested in research collaboration, a healthcare organization exploring faith-based wellness, or a university seeking campus mental health solutions — we'd love to hear from you.