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Oct 2024
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Modern Muslim Parenting & Mental Health

Uzma Jafri
About this episode

New Episode Alert! 💡 This week, we’re diving deep into parenting mental health hurdles with the incredible Dr. Saira Pasha, AKA @drmindyourwellness. 🌱✨

As Muslim American kids face rising pressures, mental health and substance abuse are real issues our community must confront. Join us as Dr. Pasha shares her insights on nurturing resilient, healthy minds in our kids while breaking stigmas around mental wellness. ❤️🧠

Tune in for this empowering conversation—because it’s time we talk openly about the struggles and solutions that keep our kids healthy and thriving. 🎧

Links:
1. Find Dr. Pasha on IG: @drmindyourwellness
2. Email Dr. Pasha: pashapsychiatry@gmail.com

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