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Oct 5, 2007 · “Conservative Muslims, Jews, and Christians all want someone who understands them, and if their clergyperson vets a psychiatrist, they will trust their values.” However, there is no wall separating believing nonpsychiatrist physicians from their psychiatric colleagues, said Peteet in an interview.
Aug 5, 2015 · Rania Awaad, M.D., says that one of the projects at Stanford’s Muslims and Mental Health Research Lab, of which she is the director, is developing a religiously congruent psychotherapeutic framework for treating Muslims with mental health problems. Steve Fisch Photography. Open in viewer.
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.
Oct 15, 2020 · The movements of “Muslim mental health” and “Islamic psychology” have emerged, arguably, as a response, with intra-community organisations in the United Kingdom and the United States marketing courses on “Islamic psychology”.
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 27, 2023 · By consistently engaging in ongoing cultural competence training, fostering a non-judgmental and inclusive approach, and collaborating with culturally sensitive mental health professionals and religious leaders, psychiatrists will have the potential to deliver holistic and comprehensive care.
Jul 16, 2021 · The chapter discusses the versatility of Islamic teachings, focusing on terminology, worldview, and mental health. Islamic principles are aligned with specific therapeutic tools (mindfulness, meditation, and visualization) and therapeutic approaches (DBT—Dialectical Behavior Therapy and ACT—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
