Our theme this month is around postnatal depression, however it would be an injustice if we ignored the other side of the matter. Males in general are forgotten when it comes to mental health, and fathers are totally neglected when it comes to pregnancy and related issues. However, we want to change this. Fathers should hold the same significance and importance as the mother when a new life is brought into the world. We agree they don’t have to go through the physical aspect of pregnancy, but they invest emotionally and mentally just as much. They may even have external worries as a male figure that females do not necessarily have to worry about.

Join us and Abu Amaanah, a young father and entrepreneur as well as a fatherhood and lifestyle blogger where we discuss the struggles of fatherhood, paternal depression and the importance of preparation.

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Ramadan is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered within ourselves and our communities. Alas, there are forgotten gems within society which we often isolate and stigmatize, but this is the year we want to change that.

Whilst Ramadan is an extremely positive time, for some it is a nightmare, and not because of the perfect ordainment from Islam but because of their own mental health issues which Allah has excused, but society does not.

Join us for Wajid’s strenuous journey as a young survivor of mental ill health who discusses his battle of starvation and self-hate. He takes us back to the deep roots of his trauma, how this inner conflicted manifested, and finally his recent recovery.

Some viewers may find the contents of this podcast upsetting, however it is one worth tuning into. Not only to gain an insight into eating disorders which is something already frowned upon, but from a young male perspective. We pray that Allah continues to take Wajid and others like him from strength to strength and know that Inspirited Minds is here for you.

To stay updated with Wajid’s poetry you can visit him on Instagram @_wajidwrites

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An idea created with pure love and understanding of the complexities we all feel in our daily lives. MIM Apparel are a conversational clothing brand who are looking to kick start the dialogue about mental health with uniquely produced designs, each with their own narrative. This month Shumi and Tajmina share MIM Apparel’s story on how fashion can be used to creatively represent mental health in a different light. To learn more about MIM Apparel please visit http://mimapparel.bigcartel.com

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This month we have focused on food and mental health, (what better timing with Ramadan around the corner?) We have talked about the relationship we maintain, the relationship we should have according to the sunnah, different food groups and their effects on mood and much more discussion to come. Meanwhile, we have had the pleasure of Safira, from Tiffin and Tea complementing our theme. To hear about the blog; its goals, Safira’s top nutritional tips, Prophetic medicine, alongside her own journey with anxiety, and parenting and healthy eating, then listen in!

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We’re making some movement toward defeating the stigma around mental health, but what about the negative ideas around therapy and intervention? For your FAQ’s to be answered about therapy, a different perspective of Islamic Counselling, and to hear what it’s like for a therapist to have received therapy alongside an alternative and inspirational attitude on how to move forward, then listen in!

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With sweaty palms, and shaky breath, brother AbdurRahman fidgets nervously as he takes us through his gripping journey of how he arrived in the UK. Become witness to his hard swallows as he fights back tears remembering his trauma and reliving the pain of leaving his family and his home. Listen in to empathise with his frustration, understand his concerns and take from what he has to say to the Ummah.

Please remember this brother as well those like him in your precious A’diyaat.

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Have you ever started something, feeling pumped and ready to take on the world; as if nothing could get in the way, or shatter your dedication to then be at a much slower pace a few days or weeks later? Weighed down, practically dragging your feet to the finish line which is no longer in sight?

Sounds pretty similar right? Whether that is starting the gym, eating healthier, being more organised, writing diary entries, or being more sociable. The majority of us know this feeling and the mental portrait of ourselves is probably slumping in agreement. Why do we do this and how can we overcome it? We have apps, calendars, reminders and all sorts of tools that should help us, but could there be something much deeper within us that builds this brick wall we daily find ourselves at?

Join Meanha and NLP life coach Fatou who discuss what motivation is, why we often fail ourselves and how to arrive at our goals at a gentle pace rather than stumbling through our daily life and tasks.

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“You can be alone in your room at 2am, and it’s like a sudden shock to your body…”

“I was told they thought I was having a heart attack…”

Do you know what it is like to have anxiety? Want to know the real truth behind the so called “nerves” or “stress” and lack of “faith in Allah”? Listen in with Meanha with guests Jamilla and Mary sufferers and survivors of Anxiety and Panic disorder who take you through their rollercoaster journey; from identification of their issues, to the diagnosis, the stigma they have faced, to their most useful coping mechanisms.

If you want to share your experience of anxiety, OCD, phobias or PTSD then be sure to participate in #FreakyFeels this month on all our social media!

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Islamic psychology or Ilm al-Nafs, (the science of “the self” or “psyche”), refers to the medical and philosophical study of the psyche from an Islamic perspective. The contributions of many Muslim scholars of the past on studying the mind and proposing treatments for mental conditions is extremely important and underpins many of our modern techniques. Join Meanha and our special guest Dr Rania Awaad as they explore the Islamic history of psychology and the works of early Muslim scholars which is only now being rediscovered.

Dr Rania Awaad is a practicing psychiatrist based at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She also completed a postdoctoral clinical research fellowship with the National Institute of Mental Health. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria and holds certification (ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law and other branches of the Islamic Sciences and is a Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College.

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In the same way that paracetamol is often seen as the answer to all types of pain, ruqyah is usually seen as the answer to all mental illnesses. Today we discuss what ruqyah actually is, what it entails and what it can be used for. We also look at the differences between sihr (black magic), jinn possession and mental health problems. Join Zahra, Salina and Abutaher from the Inspirited Minds team as they discuss these issues and more.

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