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Oct 5, 2007 · Patterns of religious affiliation among psychiatrists differ from those of other physicians, and these contrasting religious beliefs may determine to whom patients are referred for mental health care, according a study in the September Psychiatric Services.
Her dissertation focuses on the mental health consequences of singlism (stigma and discrimination associated with being unmarried) for Muslim American women. After completing her degree, she plans on continuing academic research on Muslim mental health.
Aug 5, 2015 · In June 2014, I completed my psychiatry residency and a postdoctoral clinical research fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. The clinical focus of my fellowship was on women’s mental health, and my research was specifically on Muslim women.
Islamic Psychology. 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.
Muslim populations in Western countries are growing, and they face biopsychosocial, spiritual, and economic challenges. Although Islam gives utmost attention to mental health stability, Muslims tend to underutilize mental health services.
Aug 4, 2023 · Islamic culture is believed to significantly impact how Arab Muslims understand and approach mental health disorders and treatments. Numerous Arabic texts on mental disorders and treatment consider Islamic teachings to be a reliable source of information for mental health interventions and therapies.
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.
