Ep 4 - How Muslim Scholars Understood Mental Illness a Thousand Years Ago | Holistic Healing

Published: Dec. 17, 2020, 2 p.m.

Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, \u201cA Muslim is not afflicted with depression?\u201d If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet \ufdfa. It\u2019s important to truly understand the factors that influence mental health illnesses in order to begin healing. In this episode, Dr. Rania Awaad discusses how early Muslim scholars understood the complexities of such illnesses.

This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.