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The Islamic Psychology line integrates traditional Islamic principles and psychology to develop an Islamically orientated-approach to psychotherapy. It aims to bridge modern psychology and Islamic principles to destigmatize mental health. Many Muslims may reject modern mental health practices because they lack spiritual sensitivity.
- About Us
Rania Awaad, M.D. Rania Awaad, M.D., is a Clinical Professor...
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The Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab...
- About Us
The Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab serves as an academic home for the study of mental health and psychology in the context of the Islamic faith and Muslim populations. The Lab aims to provide intellectual resources to clinicians, researchers, trainees, educators, community, and religious leaders working with or studying ...
Aminah McBryde-Redzovic. Aminah McBryde-Redzovic is the manager of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology lab. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois Chicago studying Community Health Sciences. She holds a Masters of Public Health in Community Health and Health Behavior and a Bachelors in History and Sociology.
The Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab serves as an academic home for the study of mental health in the context of the Islamic faith and Muslim populations. The Lab aims to ...
- History & Origins
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- Program Implementation
Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab(link is external)(MMHIP) serves as an academic home for the study of mental health in the context of the Islamic faith and Muslim populations. Stanford MMHI, led by lab members Aneeqa Abid (‘22) and Mahnoor Hyat (‘22), grew out of this research lab. It is one of many MMHIs across the country wi...
The MMHI focus group study and analysis, Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Muslim College Students in the U.S., contained the following key findings: 1. Mental health stigma, spirituality & religiosity, and navigating Muslim identity on campus, all play a role in students’ mental health wellness. 2. There is a heterogeneity in preferences: w...
In the 2021-2022 school year, MMHI student leaders will address the research findings through advocacy and organized programming, including: 1. Care Program: Through a new partnership with Maristan(link is external), MMHI will be organizing virtual Mental Health Consultations with local Muslim therapists and support groups for our community as need...
Stanford Muslim Student Mental Health Initiative (Stanford MMHI) aims to do just this. A community-driven research & advocacy project launched by the two authors of this report, Stanford MMHI has partnered with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab and the Markaz Resource Center for research guidance/mentorship and programming
Rania Awaad, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well Stanford University's Affiliate Chaplain. She also serves as the Associate Division Chief for Public Mental Health and Population Sciences as well ...
