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Our Struggles – Mental Health And Muslim Communities
Fariha just started her freshman year at university. Overnight, she was separated from her support system of family and friends and thrust into a foreign environment. She was facing many new challenges, including a heavier workload, new friends, student clubs
Coping with 9/11 As A Young Adult
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It’s Suicide Awareness Month – The FYI’s Suicide Toolkit Update
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, The FYI set out to create comprehensive and culturally specific resources addressing suicide risks, intervention, assessment, and prevention. This thorough resource includes information specific to teens, parents, survivors of suicide attempts, their families, survivors
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Written by Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Acknowledgments: Mariam Rasheed, MSW; Fatyma Karamoko, B.A. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. The world mourned the loss of life and destruction of that day. It was also a pivotal moment in
10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah: Our Chance to Connect with Allah (SWT)
The ten days of the Islamic month, Dhul Hijjah, are the best days of the year. This is the month of the Hajj, or pilgrimage to the Ka’bah. But this month is more than that, especially for those not making
How Many Hours Of Sleep Do Teens Really Need?
Do you have trouble rousing your teen out of bed in the morning? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not teenage angst that’s making them resist facing the day. Instead, it could be sleep deprivation and a lack of understanding of
Soul Movie Discussion Guide— Part 4: Power of Community; Representation Matters
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