Institute for Muslim Mental health - Canada
THE CENTRE OF WELLNESS, RESILIENCY, AND HEALING
Our Mission
Welcome to the Institute for Muslim Mental Health Canada. We are a non-profit organization based in Canada, dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being within the Muslim community.
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Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive resources, support, and education to individuals, families, and communities, ensuring that mental health is prioritized and addressed effectively, safe psycho-social supports that are culturally compatible and spiritually infused to meet the specific need of the Canadian Muslim population.
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Through collaboration with mental health professionals, community leaders, and organizations, we strive to create a safe and inclusive space for Muslims to seek help, gain knowledge, and find strength in their mental health journey.
Goals and Objective
The institute will;
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Offer mental health support to victims of hate-based violence.
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Provide healing support groups for victims and families of hate crimes.
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Develop a Spiritual counseling model for internalized Islamophobia, self-isolation, and vicarious trauma of community.
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Address the impact of hate speech and incitement of violence on social media.
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Advocate against systemic Islamophobia through accredited sector-specific trainings and education about Islam and Muslims.
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Help and facilitate systems navigations with justice, policing, and court systems.
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Establish a Hub for research, a clearing house of information, best practices and service models from across North America and Europe to develop a Canadian model to address Islamophobia and related issues and impact.
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Research and Articles
42%
Of Canadians think discrimination agiainst Muslims is "Mainly their Fault"
(Angus Reid Institute)
46%
Of Canadian have unfavorable view of Islam - more than for any other religious tradition
(Angus Reid Institute)
26%
of Muslims Polled felt that their beliefs were not welcomed in Canadian society
(Geoff Robbins/The Canadian Press)
56%
of Canadians believe that Islam suppresses women's rights
(Angus Reid Institute)
47%
of Canadians support banning headscarves in public
(Angus Reid Institute)
According to Stats Canada, Islam was the second most commonly reported religion in Canada in 2021, with nearly 1.8 million, or 1 in 20, people. In 20 years, the share of the Muslim population in Canada has more than doubled—up from 2.0% in 2001 to 4.9% in 2021
1 IMMH Conference
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In response to the critical need for Muslim mental health support, a conference was organized to develop sustainable solutions and lay the foundation for the Institute for Muslim Mental Health and Well Being.
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The Conference's goal was to provide a space to exchange knowledge to ensure that the Institute for Muslim Mental Health- Canada could be developed in an evidence-based and culturally relevent way.