Bridging Faith and Psychological Well-Being: Understanding Mental Health Perceptions Among Muslim Communities
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Authors
Elakary, Ingi
Issue Date
2025-12-07
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
Islamic mental health , intersectionality , religious coping , cultural influence , Stigma , Islam and mental health , Muslim community and therapy , mental health stigma , imam mental health support , mosque
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Abstract
Faith and mental health have often been viewed as separate. Through my own learning and work in the field, I have come to see that healing feels incomplete when we ignore the spiritual part of people's lives. Faith can bring hope, strength, and meaning during difficult times, qualities that are deeply connected to mental well-being. When spirituality and psychology are treated as unrelated, clients are left trying to heal without a full sense of balance. Antoniou and Kalogeropoulos (2024) in a recent report found that while faith often helps people cope, many still face stigma or discomfort when mental health care overlooks their spiritual beliefs. Within Muslim communities, this gap can lead to silent suffering and hesitation to seek help. This capstone explores how Islamic faith, culture, and stigma shape mental health experiences and help-seeking among Muslims in Canada.
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