Research
Although the Muslim mental health field is growing, there is still a long way to go until we fully grasp the needs of our community.
Here are the gaps we hope to fill:
- Lack of quality data that explore current needs and experiences of young Muslims
- Lack of stable funding for Muslim and minority population health services due to lack of data
- Lack of cultural competency for therapists treating Muslim populations
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How are we addressing these issues with our Research?
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Conduct a needs assessment to explore:
- Community belonging
- Risk behaviors
- Mental health outcomes
- Barriers to seeking professional mental health services
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Use the published research to:
- Disseminate research back to the community
- Use the data to apply for grants to create more access to therapy
- Equip therapists with better, nuanced knowledge of young Muslims’ experiences
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