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“Only 11% of youth were comfortable asking for support…”
As a researcher at The Family and Youth Institute, we embarked on a year-long project about understanding porn use within the Muslim community and creating research-backed resources. Check out the video for more information!
Silent Struggles: Preliminary Findings on Pornography Among American Muslim Youth – The FYI’s Porn Report
Our latest research shows us that Muslim youth are struggling with pornography. And even though they care about their religion, this is not enough to prevent them from watching it. So, why ARE they watching? What support do they need
P2P Release Day!
Drumroll, please… 🥁 The Prepare to Pair course is officially open for registration! After many days of writing, filming, designing, and refining, The Family and Youth Institute is super excited to offer its first marriage prep course for the Muslim
3 Things You Should Know About Porn Addiction
Check out this article to learn more about: Porn is highly addictive and very accessible. Stigma makes it hard to get help. With support, recovery is possible. Sign Up For Our Mailing List This article was written by Shakil Mirza*,
4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction
This article was written by Shakil Mirza, MPH, and Issra Killawi, B.A. Fareed has struggled with pornography since the age of 13. It began when his middle school friends were exchanging websites he was unfamiliar with. Fareed went home, looked up
8 Relationship Tips Couples Therapists Are Giving All The Time Right Now
To be fair, not all couples are having a rough go of it. Vagdevi Meunier, Psy.D., master trainer for the Gottman Institute and licensed clinical psychologist at the Center for Relationships in Austin, tells SELF that the stress of the pandemic has actually
When To Call It Quits On Your Relationship
Being in relationship limbo is hard. For most of us, ultimately untenable. It’s understandable to want to bale when you and your partner are always fighting over seemingly insignificant issues, like what to have for dinner or where to park
How To Make Your Marriage Last
Is happily ever after an illusion? What are some elements of a happy, healthy marriage? In this episode, Dr. Sameera Ahmed, founder of The Family and Youth Institute, discusses how to navigate your way toward a stronger marriage, challenges that
“Not in our community”: What Domestic Violence Looks Like and How to Get Help
Not in Our Community: What Domestic Violence Looks Like and How to Get Help