Panel discussion with practitioners in three different communities on mental well-being resources. In this final episode, Dr. Heather Laird-Jackson, Sally Weber and Alo Johnston enlightened listeners on what it means to be a 'good therapist', and what is crucial for successful therapy. Furthermore, they discussed complex factors in individual and community, such as religious, cultural, racial, LGBTQ+ issues, Islamophobia and Antisemitism. Finally, the panelists shared their top resources for finding mental well-being supports.

 Show Notes:

-  Info on legacy of trauma:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/02/legacy-trauma

-  Intergenerational inherited traumas:

https://aeon.co/essays/how-the-sufferings-of-one-generation-are-passed-on-to-the-next

-  Al-Fatiha Foundation:

http://www.tegenwicht.org/16_imams/al_fatiha_en.htm

-  Jewish people are more open to therapy and counseling:

https://psmag.com/economics/why-jews-make-good-therapy-patients-41227

-  Counseling via the Islamic Center of Southern California:

http://www.islamiccenter.com/religious-services/#counseling

- Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology:

1-800-NASEEHA or 1-800-4MUSLIM (referral line)

https://www.ctr4muslimmentalhealth.com/

- Khalil Center:

https://khalilcenter.com/contact/#southern-california

- Access California Services:

https://www.accesscal.org/services/counseling-and-support/

- Family Muslim Services (locations are in 20 states):

https://www.icnarelief.org/mfs/

- Jewish Family Services - Los Angeles:

1-877-2775-4537 (Central Access #)

https://www.jfsla.org/page.aspx?pid=236

- Aleinu Orthodox Family Counseling Center

https://www.jfsla.org/page.aspx?pid=238

- Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals:

https://nefesh.org

- Maple Counseling Center:

https://www.tmcc.org

- Alo Johnston MA, LMFT:

http://alojohnston.com/

- Los Angeles LGBT Center:

https://lalgbtcenter.org/health-services

- St. John's Well Child & Family Center:

https://www.wellchild.org/

- Los Angeles Gender Center:

https://www.lagendercenter.org/services

- The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital LA:

https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development

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Muslims, and Jews, mental health is heavily influenced by personal risk factors, which increase the likelihood of developing mental health problems. Protective factors are the biological, psychological, family and community aspects of our lives which reduce the negative impact of risk factors and development of  mental illness. In this episode, podcasters vulnerably share our personal risk factors, and the protective factors that have supported us in our lives, including spirituality, and access to affordable and local mental healthcare. 

Show Notes:

- Meditation and spirituality:

https://youtu.be/N93IvR45D80

 - Divine sacred text on consistent good deeds to reverse negative deeds

https://www.islamawakened.com/quran/11/114/

-  How De Beers corporation manufactured the value of diamonds in American society

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/diamond-de-beers-marketing-campaign

 - The meaning of prostration ('sujud') in Islamic ritual prayers by Prof. Khaled at the Usuli Institute

https://youtu.be/pCtZs_7DlcY?t=2364

 - Pscyhodrama and psychotheraphy 

https://asgpp.org/index.php

Read Episode Guide, mental health resources, and become a supporter: https://www.PeaceOfMind-Podcast.com/episodes 

*Check out the final episode, "Resources for Mental Well-Being in the Communities", on Friday, June 21, 2019

Societal Antisemitism and Islamophobia negatively affect the mental health of Jews and Muslims domestically and across the globe. As a result, these prejudices can lead to difficulties with depression, anxiety, states of hyper-vigilance, and even suicide across both communities respectively. In this three-part podcast, we unravel the ideas behind Antisemitism and Islamophobia and discuss their various permutations over the course of history to the modern day. We share our personal experiences with Antisemitism and Islamophobia and explore the ways in which they impact the mental health of Jewish and Muslim communities at large. Lastly, we offer resources and hold space to help our listeners and communities to heal and transcend the impact of this societal prejudice. 

Show Notes:

- Impacts of Islamophobia on mental health of human beings:

https://freedomofmind.com/islamophobia-and-psychiatry-recognition-prevention-and-treatment/

-  20 years anniversary report since Runnymede Trust coined 'Islamophobia' in 1997:  

https://www.runnymedetrust.org/projects-and-publications/equality-and-integration/islamophobia.html

- Data on Americans exposure of Muslims in the U.S.: 

https://www.ispu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/AMP-2019_Predicting-and-Preventing-Islamophobia.pdf

- Academic introductory information on Islamophobia:  

https://bit.ly/2HN8G95

- Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles (JFS):

https://www.jfsla.org/page.aspx?pid=236

- Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC):

http://jewishchaplain.net/resources/

- Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles:  

https://www.jbbbsla.org

- Muslims Wellness Foundation (great resource for Black Muslims):

https://www.muslimwellness.com/communitytrauma

- The Family & Youth Institute Suicide Prevention:

https://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/suicide-prevention-toolkit/

- Mental Health 4 Muslims directory:

http://mentalhealth4muslims.com

Read Episodes Guide, resources on mental health in the communities, and become a supporter: https://www.PeaceOfMind-Podcast.com/episodes 

*Next episode is "Protective Factors". It will be released on Friday, June 7, 2019

Throughout history folks fall into identities that are marginalized from the majority groups. This trope holds true within religious communities as well. In this episode five current and former fellows engage in round table discussions about their stories and experiences of marginalization and intersectionality within the Jewish and Muslim communities.

Read Episodes Guide, resources on mental health in the communities, and become a supporter: https://www.PeaceOfMind-Podcast.com/episodes 

*Next episode is "Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism". It will be released on Friday, May 17, 2019

Throughout history folks fall into identities that are marginalized from the majority groups. This trope holds true within religious communities as well. In this episode five current and former NewGround fellows engage in round table discussions about their experiences of marginalization and intersectionality within the Jewish and Muslim communities. 

Alan and Susan share their own experiences and stories of friends and family about how race plays a role in interactions within their respective faiths. Gina and Yasmin discuss their experiences of being a part of religious communities, as women, that have strict gender roles and expectations and are patriarchally rooted. Gina, Matthew, and Alan share their journeys of coming out and being out in communities and families that have historically interpreted religious texts through a lens that does not validate the lifestyle and experience of LGBTQ folks. 

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In this episode five current and former fellows engage in round table discussions about their experiences of marginalization and intersectionality within the Jewish and Muslim communities. 

Throughout history folks fall into identities that are marginalized from the majority groups. This trope holds true within religious communities as well.  Alan and Susan share their own experiences and stories of friends and family about how race plays a role in interactions within their respective faiths. Gina and Yasmin discuss their experiences of being a part of religious communities, as women, that have strict gender roles and expectations and are patriarchally rooted. Gina, Matthew, and Alan share their journeys of coming out and being out in communities and families that have historically interpreted religious texts through a lens that does not validate the lifestyle and experience of LGBTQ folks. 

Rabbi Jill Zimmerman and Zariah Horton shared their observations on mental health and well-being in Muslim and Jewish communities. Together they discuss how people view mental health in their respective faith communities, the stigma of mental health, the importance of mental health training for religious leaders in faith communities, and the crisis of faith or religion, sins, vis-a-vis depression and anxiety. The two share personal stories, relate to the holy scriptures, experiences of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ, and offer their own ideas about the role of mental health in these faith communities. A four parts episode to launch the Shalom Salaam Peace Of Mind interfaith change-maker podcast.

Show Notes: 

-  7 Spiritual Tips to Maintain Your Sanity in the Time of Trump & Mueller:  

https://ravjill.com/spiritual-tips-sanity/

- CDC's data for the importance of suicide awareness and prevention:  

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db330.htm

- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 

https://twitter.com/800273TALK 

- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224 

https://www.thehotline.org 

- WHO data on mental, behavioral, and neurological disorders (neuropsychiatric disorders) combined rank higher than both cancer and heart disease (neoplasm) 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/disability/leading-category-of-diseases-disorders.shtml 

Read Episodes Guide, resources on mental health in the communities, and become a supporter: https://www.PeaceOfMind-Podcast.com/episodes

*Next episode is "Marginalized Groups in Jewish and Muslim communities". Listen to the episode on Friday, May 3, 2019