Muslim Mental Health Guidelines

Muslim Mental Health, Inc. consultants published a resource in collaboration with the Nathan Kline Institute Center for Excellence in Cultural Competency for Muslim Americans.

The sub-headings in this piece are:

-Demographics
-Epidemiology of Mental Illness

Impact of Islam and Muslim cultural beliefs on mental health-related practices

-Role of Religion
-Views of psychiatric illness
-Use of religious and spiritual interventions
-Use of professional services

Some General Guidelines for the assessment and treatment of Muslim patients

-Assessment and Consultation
-Psychotherapy
-Medications

Specific Group Issues

-Women
-Youth
-Family Unit and Elderly
-Refugees and Victims of Trauma, War and Disaster