Religion is not necessarily a blanket, or it's not in no way a blanket positive force for mental health. So when we sublimate the ego, can that improve our suffering and menta halt? Yes. But sublimation of the ego also makes us ripe to be taken advantage of,. Because i am powerless in the face of whatever. It doesn't matter what religion you're from - surrendering to god will give you more spiritual growth than any other religious practice.