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We exist to show that we can have normal conversations with people with lived experience of mental health issues, where we show how people have come through their experiences and learnt how to manage their mental health. The purpose is focusing on the positive things that might help you or you might be able to relate with some experiences. We hope to normalise talking about your mental health whether you are having a good day or a bad day or on a day where you might not be sure how you feel.
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Trigger warning- Mental health and certain topics are covered on the podcast may be triggering so be mindful of this when listening.
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Season 3 Ep 7 - Islam and mental health with Imam Ammar Sacha - perceptions, a lack of faith and your questions answered!
In this special episode of the podcast we are joined by Imam Ammar Sacha who is the 23 year old Imam at York Mosque. We cover a fair chunk of things in this episode from mental health stigma to what teachings are in scripture about mental health. Alongside this we talk about societal perceptions of Islam and the impact of the riots on the community. We also answer a number of questions that were kindly sent into us by members of York Mosque where we cover self harm, intrusive thoughts and Wudu.
This episode was informative, interesting and a down right pleasure to record where you can see what we cover at different parts of the podcast below.
Enjoy.
Minutes:
1-5 Check in and introductions
6-12 Perceptions of mental health in the Muslim community and stigma
12-16 Scripture, sermans and supporting yourself
16 -24 Perceptions of islam and the impact of the recent riots
24-33 Lack of faith vs mental health and Ammar's experiences
33-40 Questions answered
41-46 Ways Ammar manages his mental health
48-End More about the mosque and check out
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For anymore information, support and services on mental health, visit Yormind which can help you to support someone else or give you a little bit more understanding of your own mental health as well.