Cafe Tanweer - Enlightening Conversations with Muslims
Through honest and meaningful conversation, we seek to gain perspective on various issues affecting the contemporary Muslim in society. Drawing inspiration from a cafe atmosphere, we will exchange free thought and knowledge with guests from different personal and professional backgrounds.
Cafe Tanweer - Enlightening Conversations with Muslims
01 - Mental Health and Therapy
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Cafe Tanweer
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Season 1
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Episode 2
1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youths living in the U.S. experience a mental illness, while less than half of sufferers receive treatment. In this first episode, Lelas and Aamina are joined by Dr. Ali Anwar (psychiatrist), Dr. Layla Khayr (social worker), and Danyah Subei (art therapist) to explore the Muslim experience with mental health, stigma associated with mental illness, and seeking treatment.
Note: This episode was recorded on April 29, 2020.