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Our blog is a hub for engaging and evidence-based resources tailored to the needs of the Muslim community. This is your opportunity to share your insights, research, and experiences with a global audience while contributing to mental health awareness and advocacy.

Suicide Postvention – Crisis Response Summary

September 1, 2023

Suicide is a human condition. As such, Muslims are not immune to mental health challenges, mental illness, and suicidal ideation. The Institute for Muslim Mental Health coordinated and hosted an emergency Meet the Expert Pro-Series webinar on Thursday, April 8th 2021 in response to a mental health crisis in the Muslim community. The Pro-series webinars are geared towards Muslim mental health practitioners and community faith leaders. This article summarizes the key learning points of Dr. Rania Awaad’s webinar presentation. 

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Muslim Mental Health Conference March 25th-26th, 2022

March 10, 2022

Join us in-person or on Zoom, and reconnect with the Muslim mental health professional community!

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Mastering Mentoring Series Part Two: Traditional Versus Emerging Models

May 19, 2021

Mentoring is characterized by the bidirectional exchange of knowledge and skills to promote professional growth and personal gratification. Through meaningful partnerships in learning, Muslim mental health professionals are well equipped to support students, trainees, young professionals and peers. This article provides an overview of Mentorship, Coaching, and Supervision as conceptual learning frameworks supported by evidence-based literature.

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