Episode 32: Let's Talk About The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health with Dr. Nahla

In this episode, we talked to Dr. Nahla about the stigmas surrounding mental health in our communities. Dr. Nahla earned her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences where she learned about the social determinants of health, igniting her passion to support and advocate for underserved communities and minorities as a healthcare professional. Nahla is breaking the stigma associated with mental health in minority communities and encouraging proactively seeking the care they need in a way that is meaningful to them.  We answered many of the questions that you all asked including: "How can one respectfully explain to people the importance of seeking professional help and that mental illness is not linked to being a bad Muslim?" "How can young Muslims seek mental health help? What should they do if their parents/guardians do not approve of it or do not understand their struggles?" "How should someone deal with having suicidal thoughts or when they know that a friend is having suicidal thoughts?" "Even if someone does have access to therapy/counseling, what things should they consider as a Muslim going into therapy?" and etc. Tune into this episode & share your thoughts with us. Our DMs are always open.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app