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Sep 29, 2011 · Islam is a monotheistic religion based on revelations to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago which were recorded in the sacred Qur'an (Koran). The word islam in Arabic means "submission ...
- Introduction
The aim is to educate clients, students, therapists,...
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Jan 25, 2024 · In a population-based study exploring the prevalence, correlates, and impact of psychological disorders on Muslim individuals, it was found that while they had a similar prevalence of psychiatric disorders as their non-Muslim peers, they were less likely to seek out professional intervention. 43 While a variety of factors likely play a role in the delay or absence of seeking care among the ...
Mar 25, 2024 · These findings are consistent with previous research (Meer & Mir, 2014), indicating that when working with Muslim clients, non-Muslim therapists should clearly demonstrate an openness to discussing faith. Furthermore, as increased exposure to the therapist also increased anticipated alliance regardless of condition, pre-treatment interventions involving the therapist providing more information ...
- 25 March 2024
Even though such beliefs do not fit within the scientific biomedical model of mental issues and their treatments, such beliefs can be powerful drivers for some Muslim clients. Mental health professionals need to keep in mind that Muslims’ subcultures carry elements from other main religions (e.g., Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, diverse African religions) and other cultural ...
Feb 9, 2020 · Behavioral health providers can avoid the pitfalls of confusing cultural, ethnic, and religious identities by being mindful of the intersectionality of Muslim client identities. Indeed, though many Muslim Americans are Arabs, more Arab Americans are Christians than Muslims (Hammoud et al., 2005).
- Cory E. Stanton
- corystanton@nevada.unr.edu
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Jul 1, 2018 · Islam is the world's fastest growing religion and is projected to be the world's most popular religion by the end of the century. The growing population and increased mobility among Muslims make certain that healthcare providers anywhere will encounter Muslim patients in their clinical practice.
Whilst Al Balkhi is believed to be one of the first to advocate for the role of psychotherapy to manage mood—“gentle encouraging talk that brings back some happiness” (Badri, 2013)—he is certainly not the only one, and other early Muslim scholars are also believed to have been pioneers in the development of an early form of an Islam-congruent “cognitive therapy”.
