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Author: Elham Saif

Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Can Alzheimer’s and dementia be prevented? Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one

Elham Saif July 15, 2020 Article Archives, Elder Care, Mental Health Read more

How Emotional Development Unfolds Starting at Birth—Podcast

In this podcast, Dr. Ross Thompson describes how early emotional development unfolds and what parents can do to nurture their child’s social and emotional skills starting at birth. Click here to listen to the podcast on zerotothree.org

Elham Saif July 15, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Mental Health Read more

Black Islam Syllabus

This project is curated by Kayla Renée Wheeler and was inspired by Professor Najeeba Syeed-Miller, #BlackInMSA, and MuslimARC.  The goal of this project is to provide teachers, professors, researchers, journalists, and people interested in learning more about Islam with resources on Black Muslims to promote

Elham Saif July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Article Archives Read more

How Mental Illness Affects Romantic Relationships

Nearly half of adults experience a mental illness at least once in their lifetime. Research and practical experience tell us that mental illness can cause a person to have decreased quality of life, decreased productivity and employment, and even impaired physical health. A mental illness—including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive

Elham Saif July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

Covid 19 Isolation: Tips for Reaching Out to Friends Experiencing Domestic Abuse

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Elham Saif June 26, 2020 Article Archives, Relationship Read more

When They See Us- A Learning Companion

WHEN THEY SEE US tells the harrowing story of New York’s Exonerated Five.  A film in four parts, the series chronicles the wrongful arrest and incarceration of teenagers Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana Jr. and Korey Wise.

Elham Saif June 26, 2020 Article Archives, Youth Read more

Brené Brown on Blame

You are probably a bit of a blamer – most of us are. But why should we give it up? In this witty sequel to our most watched RSA Short, inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how

Elham Saif June 26, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

150+ EDUCATIONAL SHOWS ON NETFLIX

In the last few years, Netflix has completely transformed the way many Americans watch movies.  Long gone are the days of driving to the video store, browsing through the aisles of endless new releases. Now,  you can do it all, right from

Elham Saif June 2, 2020 Article Archives, Parenting Read more

How to Deal With Difficult People and Avoid Conflict

Research shows that supportive relationships are good for our mental and physical health.1 However, dealing with chronically “difficult” people and maintaining ongoing negative relationships can actually be detrimental to our health. The toll of the stress can affect us emotionally and physically.

Elham Saif June 2, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

Proactively Coping With Racism

Racial Media Violence is Stressful This month Black America awoke to news of two troubling killings of Black males by-way of police encounters. For most people of color, it becomes increasingly impossible to escape the barrage of news coverage broadcasting

Elham Saif June 2, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more
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