Understanding Trauma: Healing Muslim Communities
Written by Zainab Khan, APCC, M.A., Ed.S. | Maristan Prevalence in the Muslim Community The rising rates of mental health challenges in the Muslim community, particularly among Muslim women and adolescents, have become a significant concern. According to the American Psychiatric Association (2018), Muslim women are more likely to experience racial discriminatory-related stress at higher […]
Tethered Hearts: Navigating Stress with Faith and Islamic Psychology
Written By Zainab Khan Introduction Stress has quietly woven itself into daily life for many in the Muslim community, affecting the mind, body, and soul. Unique pressures tied to faith, identity, intergenerational trauma, and socio-political challenges contribute to this burden, often expressed somatically in regions like the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa (Mental Health […]