

SABR – An app for mental and spiritual health. Mindful audio sessions and courses created by marrying modern science and religion. Developed to improve emotional and mental well-being through peaceful guided Islamic stories. SAKEENAH – An Islamic mindfulness & mental health app. Gambling addiction in the Asian/Muslim community – Inspirited Minds – The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. Muslim Women Network (MWN) – Services for Muslim women include a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive Helpline which offers information, support, guidance, and referrals for those who are suffering from, or at risk of abuse, and other problems Muslim Community Helpline – A national organisation for women, men, youth, and children providing a confidential, non-judgmental listening and emotional support service. Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) – Support for Muslim mental health practitioners – Mind Works UK – Psychological support to individuals, families, and groups –

Sakoon – Individual, couple, family counselling – Muslim Women Network UK – Helpline offering faith-sensitive support to Muslim women – Muslims Youth Helpline – Helpline providing emotional support for Muslim youth – Inspirited Minds – Confidential support for mental health issues in Muslims – That Muslim Life – Muslims and Mental Health – May Allah (swt) make it easy for all those suffering from distress. It is always better to seek help rather than suffer in silence. There are also self-help & medical resources that can be helpful, some of these are listed below. Speaking to family members, sincere friends can also help – they can advise us in finding answers and solutions to the difficulties we face. We can get much comfort and peace in turning to Allah (swt) remembering him frequently, turning to Him in prayer, reciting and understanding Qur’an and undertaking good deeds. “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient” Surah Al-Baqarah: 155 We will go through periods of sadness and grief which is normal but sometimes it can become debilitating and we enter a period of depression and/or anxiety.Īs Muslims, we know that life is a test and we inevitably face trials. We understand that all of us will go through difficult or turbulent times, this can affect the way we feel and our mental health.
