Ramadan is a time of reflection for young Muslims. It allows them to contemplate the things they appreciate and the impact their actions have on the world. Our Resilient Me service supports the mental health and well-being of Muslim children through group work in London schools. We spoke to a group of Muslim children to … Continue reading Supporting Muslim Children in Ramadan
Misconcpetions on Mental Health in the Muslim Community: Myth 4 Praying will fix Mental Illness
Read part 3 Many people feel that praying regularly and consistently will make everything better. It is definitely recognised that praying can help and spirituality has an important role in the prevention and treatment of mental illness. Spirituality helps people understand their interpretation of the meaning of life and provides a sense of connection to … Continue reading Misconcpetions on Mental Health in the Muslim Community: Myth 4 Praying will fix Mental Illness
Inspirational Black Muslims – Ibtihaj Muhammad
When Ibtihaj Muhammad was a child, her African American parents converted to Islam. In 2016, she became the first female Muslim-American athlete to win an Olympic medal and the first woman to compete for the United States while wearing a hijab.
Resilient Me Anti-Racism Statement 07/2020
Resilience in Context Anti-Blackness in the UK Anti-Blackness in Muslim Communities In seeking to understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of young Muslims, we acknowledge that black Muslims make up an integral part of our community. We also acknowledge that anti-blackness is just as prevalent within Muslim institutions and cultures as in the … Continue reading Resilient Me Anti-Racism Statement 07/2020
Black History Month 2021
Resilient me aims to ensure that all parts of a young person's identity are equally valued, respected and supported. We know that representation is important, young people should be exposed to diverse stories and experiences, and young people want to see role models that look like them. Therefore this Black History Month we will be … Continue reading Black History Month 2021
Misconceptions on Mental Health in the Muslim Community: Myth 3 “Suicidal thoughts take you out of Islam”
Read Myth 2 And do not kill yourselves [or one another]. Indeed, Allah is to you ever Merciful[Quran 4:29] Suicide is something that is considered a sin in many religions, Islam included. In Islam thinking about committing an action is not the same as carrying out that action “Allah says to the angels: If my … Continue reading Misconceptions on Mental Health in the Muslim Community: Myth 3 “Suicidal thoughts take you out of Islam”
Misconceptions on Mental Health in the Muslim Community: Myth 2 “You’ve got nothing to be depressed about”
Read Myth 1: Mental Illness is due to lack of faith Family and friends can sometimes compare their experiences to the experiences of someone facing mental health difficulties. They may feel that they have been through worse and had to cope and carry on, so there is no need for a person with ill health … Continue reading Misconceptions on Mental Health in the Muslim Community: Myth 2 “You’ve got nothing to be depressed about”
Promoting Positive Mental Health in The Muslim Community: Part 1
Spirituality is described as a personal connection with or belief in something bigger then oneself and religion is described as the formal, institutional and outward expressions of one’s relationship to spirituality. Such as the Islamic practices of prayer and fasting and connected beliefs. There have been many studies which show a positive link between … Continue reading Promoting Positive Mental Health in The Muslim Community: Part 1
Resilient Me Book List: Part 1 (9-12 years)
Here are some great books for younger teens that portray different identities and cover difficult themes such as islamophobia, racism, mental health, asylum seekers and war in an acessible way. These books can be used by teachers within the classroom to stimulate discussion and empathy amongst students. We reccommend parents to read together with their … Continue reading Resilient Me Book List: Part 1 (9-12 years)
Islamophobia, Identity & Teenage Angst
Exploring the links between Islamophobia, identity and the mental wellbeing of young Muslims. First Published on Inspirited Minds 29/12/2020 As Islamophobia awareness month was in November, the learning that has occurred through this month needs to continue on. Professionals working with young Muslims need to look at how Islamophobia awareness impacts their practice. The effects … Continue reading Islamophobia, Identity & Teenage Angst