In religious communities, it's not uncommon for mental health issues to be viewed as spiritual shortcomings. People are encouraged to pray away issues like depression, and the line between religious teachings and cultural practices can be blurred. For religious clients, finding a clinician who understands their culture firsthand can be essential to building trust. In this episode, Alma member Zeina Alturk, LMHC, speaks about religious and cultural norms in Islamic communities and community outreach as a tool against mental health stigma.