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By Our Communities, For Our Communities: Mental Health Knowledge, Resources and Support.

A community-centered mental health education and support navigation platform designed to help you find the right information, guidance, and resources.

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Mission

ISNA Mental Health is dedicated to promoting the mental wellbeing and resilience of Muslim individuals, families, and communities by recognizing and uplifting the efforts of Muslim communities and organizations. Our aim is to do this by leveraging Islamic knowledge, Muslim history and culture, and related mental health theory and evidence to facilitate mental health literacy in Muslims and the providers interested in supporting them.

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Our Team

Our team brings together professionals with expertise in wellness and mental health, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, chaplains, physicians, researchers, peer specialists, people with lived experience, mental health advocates, and community leaders. Collectively, we have experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across a wide range of mental health concerns, with a particular commitment to advancing Muslim mental health and wellbeing.

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ISNA Mental Health Initiative

Our Initiative

Our initiative is continually growing as we develop new resources to support wellness, resilience, and mental health within Muslim communities.

We invite you to explore the content we have created and to connect with trusted resources from Muslim scholars, clinicians, organizations, and community leaders who have been doing this work for years.

We recognize that no single initiative can meet every need. To help you find the information and support that is right for you, we have also curated resources so you can learn more about mental health and access support and care.

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Visual Resources

Infographics

Explore clear, visual resources designed to make mental health information easier to understand and share.

Infographic Faith-Based Stress Management for the Muslim Community

Faith-Based Stress Management for the Muslim Community

Explore practical, faith-centered strategies combining Islamic principles, healthy habits, self-care, community support, and professional help to manage stress and strengthen emotional well-being.

Infographic Suicide Awareness in the Muslim Community

Suicide Awareness in the Muslim Community

Learn warning signs, compassionate ways to respond, faith-based reminders, myths and facts, crisis support options, and practical steps for protecting life and hope within communities.

Infographic Understanding Autism: A Neuro-Affirming Guide for the Muslim Community

Understanding Autism: A Neuro-Affirming Guide for the Muslim Community

Explore autism through a neuro-affirming, faith-informed lens, highlighting communication, sensory differences, strengths, inclusion, family support, compassion, and practical ways Muslim communities can help with dignit

Infographic What to Expect from a Counseling Session

What to Expect from a Counseling Session

Learn how counseling provides confidential, respectful support, what happens during sessions, common goals, issues counselors address, and practical ways to prepare, reflect, and heal.

Infographic When to Seek Help for Mental Health Concerns

When to Seek Help for Mental Health Concerns

Learn common warning signs, when professional support may help, where to find care, and faith-informed ways to seek support with compassion, balance, and hope.

Video Learning

General Lectures

Watch lectures and educational videos from trusted scholars, clinicians, and community experts.

Lecture What is Loneliness? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

What is Loneliness? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

Lecture What is Borderline Personality Disorder? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

Lecture What is Autism? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

What is Autism? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

Lecture What is Bipolar Disorder? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

What is Bipolar Disorder? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

Lecture What is Depression? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

What is Depression? | Dr. Sarfraz Khan

Community Learning

Community Workshops

Access practical workshops created to support Muslim families, leaders, providers, and communities.

Workshop Module 5: Resources

Module 5: Resources

This module highlights trusted mental health resources, helping individuals and communities find reliable information, professional support, practical tools, and culturally responsive pathways to care confidently.

Workshop Module 4: Treatment Models and Methods

Module 4: Treatment Models and Methods

This module introduces major mental health treatment models and therapeutic methods, explaining how culturally responsive and evidence-based approaches can support recovery, wellbeing, and lasting change.

Workshop Module 3: Recognizing Distress and Impairment

Module 3: Recognizing Distress and Impairment

This module helps identify signs of emotional distress and functional impairment, supporting early recognition, compassionate response, and timely access to appropriate mental health care services.

Workshop Module 2: Validating Low Help-Seeking

Module 2: Validating Low Help-Seeking

This module explores why people may avoid seeking help, validating their concerns while encouraging compassionate, culturally sensitive pathways toward mental health support and care services.

Workshop Module 1: Cultural Ownership of Mental Health

Module 1: Cultural Ownership of Mental Health

Explore mental health through an Islamic perspective, connecting faith, emotional wellbeing, and practical understanding in this introductory module by Dr. Salman Shaheen Ahmad for communities.

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Introduction

🛡️ Preventive & Evidence-Based Approach

We focus on prevention through early awareness, education, and research-backed mental health strategies to reduce long-term challenges.

🕌 Faith & Culture Integrated Support

Our approach combines Islamic teachings, psychology, and cultural understanding to provide meaningful and relevant support for Muslim communities.

🤝 Community-Focused Education

We empower individuals and families with mental health literacy, practical skills, and resources to build stronger and healthier communities.

How To Use This Website

Explore The Website With Confidence

Use this guide to understand the main parts of the ISNA Mental Health website. Toggle between the sections below to learn how to explore initiative content, search resources, find support, and share feedback.

How to Use Find Help

Choose the type of support or resource you are looking for. Select your location to view resources available to you. Browse or search the suggested categories that match your needs. Select a category to view relevant support organizations and services. Click “View Website” to visit the selected resource and learn more.

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How to Use Resources

Start by entering a keyword in the search bar to find relevant mental health resources. Browse the category buttons to quickly explore resources by topic or area of interest. Use the filters to narrow results by category, readability, audience, format, or recommended content. Sort the results by relevance, recommendation, title, or newest resources. Select “Visit Website” on any resource card to open and explore the full content.

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Mental Health Initiative

Explore the Mental Health Initiative by browsing Infographics, General Lectures, Community Workshops, and Mental Health Resources. Select any section to view available content, open videos or infographics, and learn from trusted Muslim scholars, clinicians, organizations, and community leaders. Return regularly as new educational materials and support resources are added online.

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If you have more questions, feel free to contact us anytime for further support and guidance.

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Answers to Common Questions About ISNA Mental Health

What is the ISNA Mental Health Initiative?

The ISNA Mental Health Initiative is dedicated to promoting wellness, resilience, and mental health within Muslim communities. We develop faith-informed educational content and resources while also recognizing and amplifying the excellent work already being done by Muslim scholars, clinicians, organizations, community leaders, and individuals with lived experience. Through both original content and curated resources, we aim to help individuals learn, grow, and connect with trusted information and support.

This initiative is for anyone interested in Muslim well-being and mental health, including individuals, families, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare providers, and those seeking support for themselves or a loved one.

This initiative is for anyone interested in Muslim well-being and mental health, including individuals, families, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare providers, and those seeking support for themselves or a loved one.

We have designed our “Find Help” page to help guide you to find potential directories of therapists, specialized services, organizations, and crises lines. If you are currently experiencing an emergency or crisis please contact 988 and/or local emergency services.

No. We believe that mental health begins with wellness and prevention. Many of our resources focus on promoting well-being, strengthening resilience, supporting families and communities, and helping individuals thrive throughout life.

Disclaimer

The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) strives to promote the mental well-being and resilience of Muslim individuals and families by leveraging Islamic guidance, knowledge, history, culture, Islamic psychology, and related mental health theory.