For emergencies or immediate risk of harm call 911.  Crisis Support: Call/Text 988 (24/7).
Maristan

Academy

Explore Maristan’s educational programs including courses, trainings, and community learning opportunities focused on mental health, spirituality, and holistic well-being rooted in tradition and based on Islamic Psychology.

Maristan Academy

Maristan Academy is a growing library of educational courses for professionals, students, clients, and community members. Courses explore mental health and well-being through an integrated Islamic psychology perspective, offering opportunities to learn at your own pace.

Our educational content is informed by research and materials from Stanford University’s Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, helping ensure that our programs remain aligned with Maristan’s commitment to evidence-informed mental health education.

Find the Training That’s Right for You

From community education to professional development, Maristan offers trainings for every level of experience.

Request a training hereRequest form for non-credited trainings
Course catalog

Learn with Maristan.

Silhouette of a person reading beneath an ornate arched window
Live Course
Led by Dr. Rania Awaad

Introduction to Islamic Psychology

Discover the rich tradition of Islamic Psychology in this three-hour introductory training on the Islamic understanding of the human being, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Grounded in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical Muslim scholarship, it explores the connection between mind, body, heart, and soul, and introduces key concepts like the nafs, fitrah, and tazkiyat al-nafs.

Three-hour live trainingRegister

Upcoming Courses

Coming soon

Islamic Psychology Course (Part 1 & 2)

Coming soon

Substance Use & Addiction

Coming soon

Tarbiya & Parenting

Coming soon

Prenatal Mental Health

Certified Trainings

Certified, Comprehensive Trainings offer focused education on mental health and well-being through an integrated Islamic psychology and clinical perspective.

Suicide Response Training (SRT)

Full-dayIn personCertified
Developed by the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab

Suicide Response Training (SRT) is an intensive, full-day, in-person training for Muslim community leaders and professionals focused on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Developed by the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, SRT integrates evidence-based approaches with Islamic perspectives and is led by experienced trainers, including Dr. Rania Awaad.

Interested in bringing SRT to your organization or community? Complete our interest form to learn more about hosting a training, upcoming opportunities, and next steps.

In Person Lectures

Community Lectures

Maristan clinicians provide community outreach lectures on relevant mental health topics. These lectures offer an accessible way to engage individuals and families who may not yet be ready to seek mental health services, while creating opportunities for community connection and allowing individuals to meet and become familiar with Maristan’s clinicians.

Request a lecture here