Cafe Tanweer - Enlightening Conversations with Muslims

01 - Mental Health and Therapy

Cafe Tanweer Season 1 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.