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Aug 5, 2024 · The review of 14 studies sheds light on the potential of interventions within Muslim communities to improve mental and physical health outcomes, promote positive health behaviors, and overcome communication and cultural barriers.
Mental health professionals can address Muslims’ biopsychosocial and spiritual issues and enhance their quality of life.
Jan 25, 2024 · Studies included in this scoping review found that multiple factors including perceived racism, acculturation, cultural knowledge, educational levels, health literacy, refugee status, and general stigma of mental health played a significant role in hindering Muslim patients from seeking mental healthcare. 44,47 These factors should be ...
Oct 26, 2023 · Collaborative efforts between Imams and mental health professionals should thus focus on mutual learning, ultimately yielding improved mental health outcomes in the Middle East. To facilitate this, Imams should first undergo training to identify mental health problems.
- 10.1371/journal.pone.0293525
- 2023
- PLoS One. 2023; 18(10): e0293525.
Aug 4, 2023 · The study concludes that Arab-Islamic culture plays a crucial role in shaping the understanding of mental disorders and treatment preferences among Arab Muslims, but the lack of formal mental health treatment concepts and reliance on Arabic resources may hinder professional help-seeking and exacerbate misconceptions and stigma in the community.
Sep 18, 2021 · Community consultation, partnership work, and coproduction of a culturally sensitive faith informed therapeutic group intervention were found to improve access to mental health care for Arab Muslim communities, who previously held negative attitudes towards therapy, and it reduced the stigma associated with mental health and accessing services.
Dec 20, 2023 · English and Arabic language studies reporting on positive mental health self-care strategies to address symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety and depression in the target populations were identified by systematically searching eight electronic databases and grey literature.
