Resources for Mental Well-Being

Explore our collection of resources dedicated to advancing mental well-being in Muslim communities and beyond. Grounded in Islamic psychology and holistic healing, these materials are designed to equip Muslims with knowledge, practical tools, and compassionate support to strengthen mental well-being and navigate life's challenges.

Muslim mental health databases

Clinical

These resources are not intended to be referrals, rather they are for you to connect with Muslim clinical practices independently.

General

USA

California

DC-Metro Area

Muslim Therapists: DC-Metro Area (DC, Virginia, Maryland)

Michigan

Washington

Nation-Wide

Naseeha USA

Canada

Ontario

United Kingdom

Education & Community

Suicide Prevention/Intervention

Muslim Matters Article

How to Respond to suicide in the Muslim Community

Suicide Prevention/Intervention Khutbah

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General Mental Health

CAIR California

Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Muslim Community

American Muslim Youth Crisis Center

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Yaqeen Institute

Coping with Pandemics - Psychological & Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History

Guides & manuals

Mental health guidebooks

Practical, faith-informed resources developed with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab and community partners.

Healing Sudan

A Muslim Mental Health Guidebook

As we witness the heart-wrenching waves of conflict take place, it has been a collective struggle to process, acknowledge, and take action for our brothers and sisters in Sudan, making the international response minimal. However, it is essential that we prioritize the Sudanese struggle for peace and advocate for an end to the injustice and violence.

Together with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, we've written a short guidebook that starts with the rich and complex history of Sudan and outlines the impacts of this war on the mental health and wellbeing of the Sudanese people.

We've also included educational and faith-based resources for the community, with a contextualization of the crisis with Islamic methods of understanding injustice in this world.

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New Guidebook: Supporting Syrian Communities

A Mental Health Guide for Muslim Leaders

Learn how community and religious leaders can compassionately support Syrians navigating trauma and rebuilding after years of conflict.

Developed in partnership with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, this guidebook covers:

The historical and spiritual significance of As-Sham
The mental and emotional effects of war, displacement, and intergenerational trauma
The role of faith and resilience in healing
Practical guidance for imams and community leaders supporting Syrians and the wider Ummah
Khutbah material and mental health resources grounded in Islam

Authored by Dr. Rania Awaad, Sanah Ahmed, Dania Azzawi, Dr. Ahmad Deeb, Ammaar Kazi, Aminah McBryde-Redzovic, Malaz Mohamad, and Maram Saada.

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Community Guide to the Immigration Crisis & the "Muslim Ban"

A Mental Health Resource on U.S. Policy and Its Impact

This guide was authored by Dr. Rania Awaad and colleagues, drawing from their expertise in psychiatry, psychology, and community mental health. It examines the psychological and social toll of U.S. immigration policies such as the "Muslim Ban," offering historical context, insights into community impact, and practical tools for resilience. Whether you are directly affected or seeking to support others, this resource provides education, strategies, and pathways for advocacy while safeguarding mental and spiritual well-being.

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For Those Concerned About Palestine

A Mental Health Guidebook for Those Concerned About Palestine

بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Authored by members of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, this guide provides a resource for understanding the historical and geopolitical contexts surrounding the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. Further, it delves into the multiple layers of trauma experienced by both generations of Palestinians and Muslims currently witnessing the unfolding tragedies.

Read more for resources to take action, educational materials, and recommendations for safeguarding your mental health.

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