Zaiba & Uzma tackle the topic of suicide among Muslims in America.  They tell you about the importance of knowing the telltale signs, including what KYS means.  Also,  learn how to talk to your kids about preventing suicide because prevention is key.   Research on Muslim suicidality is sparse, but preliminary data shows us that religious groups with the highest rates of suicidality include Muslims in the #1 spot! That is not a trophy we want to be winning, y’all. Hear about the social determinants, ie Islamophobia and western media biases lending toward higher rates of Muslim suicide.
The FYI Suicide Prevention Toolkit: https://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/suicide-prevention-toolkit/ American Muslims Are 2 Times More Likely To Have Attempted Suicide Than Other Groups https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/1025430083/muslims-suicide-attempts-study-religion-american Suicide in Muslim world and way forward https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9178353/Muslims face a suicide crisis in America. The taboo of talking about it must end. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/02/american-muslims-must-break-taboo-confronting-suicide/9043880002/Suicide Attempts of Muslims Compared With Other Religious Groups in the UShttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2782161 Do People Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell Forever?https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/do-people-who-commit-suicide-go-to-hell-forever/Suicide in the time of the Prophet (SAW) Omar Suleiman: https://fb.watch/hyzpprnyEd/ Dealing with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Omar Suleiman: https://fb.watch/hyztcunn6v/  Youth helpline at Naseeha: (866) 627-3342 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988The Khalil Center: https://khalilcenter.com/mental-health-services/counseling-services Visit us on the the Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comLearn about our FUYC Retreat in February: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/fuyc-retreats Email us: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube:

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