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May 13, 2022 · Thirty-one percent of Muslims under the age of 35 met the criteria for depression and 34% for anxiety, whereas 12% of Muslims over 35 met the criteria for depression and almost 17% for anxiety. Using data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States, we compared how American Muslims differ from the national average on depression and anxiety symptoms.
Mar 2, 2019 · ‘Approaches to Depression and Anxiety in Classical Islam: From Abu Zayd to Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali. Dr. Asim Yusuf is a practicing Consultant Psychiatrist with a special interest in bioethics, spirituality and mental health. Public Seminar Series Centre for the Study of Islam in UK Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom Published on May 1, 2018
Based on prevalence identified across several countries, prevalence increases in 2020 with the spread of COVID 19, where anxiety increased by 26% and depression by 28% . Despite increased demands being placed on services, studies have recognized several barriers that reduce the likelihood of mental health help-seeking.
May 11, 2024 · Depression and anxiety are common mental health challenges faced by people worldwide. In Islam, these conditions are not stigmatized; rather, they are acknowledged, and solutions are provided. Let’s explore the Islamic perspective on mental health, drawing from the Quran, which Muslims believe is the word of God, and Hadith, which are sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
Generally, less disruptive mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety) are not acknowledged as illnesses, leading to a negative attitude toward seeking mental health services (Tanhan, 2017; Yıldırım, 2021). Understanding effective strategies to overcome the lack of knowledge about mental health services among many Muslims is crucial.
However, a systematic review conducted on Muslims and non-Muslims in Middle Eastern Arab countries has identified a range of barriers engaging with mental health interventions.15 Barriers included the acceptance of interference in the cultural context (eg, beliefs and values and the stigma of mental illnesses), community and system factors (eg, access to services) and clinical participation ...
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Oct 21, 2023 · The Islamic faith is not unfamiliar with tests and tribulations. This is the fifth in a series of articles on depression according to Islam. It is from the On Demand Course: Mental Health Workshop – An Islamic Guide to Dealing with Depression. The way that Imam Ghazali approaches depression, anxiety and so forth is not head-on.
