A three-year study by the Universities of Lancaster and Strathclyde has concluded that going on pilgrimage to places such as Lourdes has considerable benefits for one’s mental and physical health by acting against workplace stress.
Dr Leighanne Higgins of Lancaster University led the study, which conducted interviews with pilgrims and found that “emotional tourism” can be more effective than traditional therapeutic methods. The study’s conclusion led Dr Higgins to suggest that companies consider sending their employees to places such as Lourdes when those workers are struggling.
