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BlogAug 23, 2023
How Exercise Benefits Mental Health
Did you know that regular exercise can have a profound impact on your mental health? It's true! In fact, studies have shown that engaging in physical activity can reduce stress, boost your mood, enhance cognitive function, and even alleviate symptoms of anxiety. Not only that, but exercise can also…
StoriesMar 29, 2023
Mental Health During Ramadan: Heart, Mind, Body & Soul
Iraqi Canadian Psychotherapist, Berak Hussain, offers advice for Muslims managing their mental health during Ramadan.
NewsDec 1, 2020
Canadian Mental Health Association Study on Muslim Women's Mental Health in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
The community-based research project, Muslim Women’s Mental Health, asked Muslim women in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) to describe their first-hand experiences of mental health and mental health services.
StoriesNov 20, 2020
Challenges Faced by South Asian Canadian Muslims Living with Mental Illness and their Loved Ones
(*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individual/family)
NewsNov 18, 2020
Help Muslim Link reduce the mental health stigma within our communities
Muslim Link hopes to produce a podcast series featuring Muslims living with mental illness, inshallah
NewsSep 9, 2020
Kids Help Phone Pilot Project Makes Services Accessible to Arabic-Speaking Youth Across Canada
Canada's Kids Help Phone is running a pilot project until December 31, 2020 offering services to Arabic-speaking callers through an Arabic interpreter.
NewsAug 9, 2020
Faqiri Family Profoundly Disappointed by the Ontario Provincial Police’s Decision Not to Lay Charges In Relation to the Beating Death of Soleiman Faqiri
The family of Soleiman Faqiri express their profound sadness and disappointment in the Ontario Provincial Police’s decision not to lay criminal charges against any of the guards in relation to the beating and death of Soleiman (Soli) in December 2016.
StoriesJul 27, 2020
Instagram Page Hopes to Raise Awareness about the Reality of Eating Disorders Among Muslims in Canada
Muslims with Eating Disorders (MWED) is an Instagram Page set up with the aim to raise awareness about the reality that Muslims are struggling with this mental health issue.
NewsJun 4, 2020
Statement from Black Health Leaders: Anti-Black Racism is a Public Health Crisis in Ontario
Our communities are grieving.
NewsFeb 2, 2020
How Digital Technology Can Reduce Mental Illness Stigma
When those with mental illness experience prejudice and discrimination in the form of stigma, it can make their suffering considerably worse.
StoriesFeb 1, 2020
The Mad Muslimah: Using Art to Challenge the Stigma of Mental Illness
Lebanese Canadian writer, visual artist, and arts educator Hanan Hazime has been using visual art to challenge the stigma associated with being someone who lives with a mental illness.
NewsJan 17, 2020
Justice for Soli Tentatively Welcomes Ontario’s Updated Training for Corrections Officers
Justice of Soli Campaign is calling on province to release details on consultation process; program changes
StoriesJan 2, 2020
Tayyab Rashid on Strength-Based Psychotherapy at TEDxUTSC 2013
In 2013, Tayyab Rashid was a speaker at TEDxUTSC (University of Toronto Scarborough Campus) in Toronto, Ontario.
StoriesJan 1, 2020
Why Should I Hide? Talking about Experiencing Psychosis While Muslim
Born in Toronto and raised in Surrey, BC, 23 year old Madiha recently posted a video on YouTube about her experience with psychosis, a condition that is a symptom of many mental illnesses.
NewsDec 29, 2019
Khalil Center Obtains Charitable Status in Canada
Khalil Center Canada is a psychological & spiritual wellness center advancing the practice of professional psychology rooted in Islamic principles.
NewsMay 15, 2019
Understanding Suicide: An Interview with Muslim Canadian Psychiatrist Dr. Juveria Zaheer
Dr. Juveria Zaheer is a Clinician Scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, and Education Administrator in the Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Emergency Department at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
NewsMar 7, 2019
Project For Young Muslim Women to Explore Mental Health Issues Seeks Volunteers with Experience and Expertise
Empowerem , an organization aimed at building and empower Women of Colour in Ottawa to progress personally and professionally through safer spaces, skill-building, and networking.
NewsFeb 27, 2019
Fatal Silence: Documentary Reflects on the Murder of Lebanese Canadian Sonia El Birani
"Fatal Silence" is a documentary by Alan Powell that reflects on the 2012 murder of Lebanese Canadian Sonia El Birani by her husband Chawki El Birani in London, Ontario.
NewsFeb 8, 2019
CBC Documentary Explores the Beating Death of Soleiman Faqiri in an Ontario Detention Centre
On December 15, 2016, Afghan Canadian Soleiman Faqiri was killed during an altercation with prison guards at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ontario.
NewsJan 30, 2019
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: The Trial into Abdi's Death Begins
Abdirahman Abdi was a 37 year old Somali-Canadian with mental health issues. He lived in Ottawa’s Hintonburg community at 55 Hilda Street. On July 24th 2016, following an incident at a local coffee shop where police were called, Abdirahman began running home for safety.
NewsJan 25, 2019
Check out the Mental Health, Family Health Conference at Imam Mahdi Islamic Centre This Saturday
The Thaqalayn Muslim Association of UofT Scarborough (TMA UTSC), Thaqalayn Muslim Association of York University (TMA York), Imam Mahdi Youth (IMY), the Office of Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, the Afghan Youth Committee (AYC) , and the Afghan Committee for Empowerment (ACE)…
StoriesDec 31, 2018
In Shaykh's Clothing: Supporting Muslim Survivors of Spiritual Abuse
"In Shaykh’s Clothing" is an initiative that has been set up to support victims of spiritual abuse within North American Muslim communities.
NewsOct 15, 2018
Government of Canada Announces Funding for Black Mental Health
On September 25, The Federal Minister of Health announced $10 Million in funding for community initiatives addressing mental health and its determinants in diverse Black communities across Canada. The new Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund will support Black Canadians to…
StoriesSep 26, 2018
Debt, Divorce, and Disability: Crowdfunding Campaign Helps To Raise Awareness About Immigrant Women's Struggles
Syrian Canadian Sara Takieddin crowdfunded on LaunchGood.com in order to pay off the debts she accumulated while struggling with mental illness and financial distress as an immigrant to Canada after her marriage ended badly.

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