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Dec 2020
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Ep 1 - Prophet Muhammad’s Approach to M...

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Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is worth noting that many prophets experienced intense emotional challenges. Tune in to the first episode of Holistic Healing with Dr. Rania Awaad, as she discusses the prophetic guidance to dealing with mental health challenges.

This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.

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