I have the sense that many people with emotional problems often focus their attention too much on only themselves -- are they happy, why are they not, shouldn't

I have the sense that many people with emotional problems often focus their attention too much on only themselves -- are they happy, why are they not, shouldn't they be happier? It makes sense that spirituality could help many by taking them OUT of this inward focus to look at other people, at longer time frames, at greater meanings and purposes in life, and to help put today's worries into perspective. Looking for god is just one way among many to be more spiritual.