Posts by Eleanor Bautista
Spotlight: Uplifting Muslim Voices with Aftab, an NYU Islamic Center-Based Creative Writing Magazine
We’re excited to launch the Institute for Muslim Mental Health’s (IMMH) new art-based blog with Aftab’s Fall 2024 magazine. At IMMH, we’re committed to uplifting Muslim voices – and we’re exploring new ways to do just that. Through this art blog, we hope to encourage people to embrace art along with science and community involvement as valuable tools for healing.
Read MoreRooted in Resilience: Join Us at the 17th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference
The Institute of Muslim Mental Health (IMMH) will be at the MMH Conference. At the conference, Muslim mental health professionals and students can build connections and develop professional skills. Be sure to visit our table to learn about our mission, meet our team, explore our resources, and discover how you can contribute to Muslim mental health.
Read MoreSeize the Opportunity of This Blessed Month
Take full advantage of Ramadan—may Allah shower His mercy upon you—for many may not witness its return. Use this opportunity with the ability Allah has granted you to practice obedience to Him. Recognize the immense status of this month and fulfill its rights by submitting to Allah in devotion. Increase in supplications, seek His forgiveness, and turn to Him in sincere repentance, because the arrival of this month is a blessing for the believer.
Read MoreYour Roar Was, and Will Always Be a Blessing
It’s a weird thing to ask myself to catalyze, again, what I have always been
A storyteller
I’ve learned that the resurgence of a poet’s poetics has more to do with kinetic rhythms put into practice
And looking a little closer in the mirror to see what your wrinkles say about you
And to tell the volumes of your life
In the faces of fear, who ask –
“What ill might befall the speaker if they are too vulnerable?”
“What wrongs could occur if we dare to tell the truth?”
Read MoreThe Dangers of Social Media for Children: An Islamic Perspective
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life, influencing how
people interact and consume information. However, for children, excessive social media use
poses significant risks to their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As Muslims, it is
imperative to consider the impact of social media and take proactive measures to protect our
children from its harmful effects.
Message about Planned Transition of President Hamada Altalib, DO, MPH, FAES
Dear Members of the Institute for Muslim Mental Health: Last week, President Hamada Altalib, DO, MPH, FAES announced that he is stepping down as president of the Institute for Muslim Mental Health (IMMH). After serving in this role for eight years, President Altalib has decided to continue with IMMH as part of the advisory board…
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