Click below to see original article in Times Magazine: A Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Teens? By Alexandra Sifferlin When it comes to diagnosing depression in teens, differentiating mental illness from normal mood swings can be difficult. But it can be a crucial diagnosis, given that untreated depression in youth makes them more vulnerable ... Read More
Click below to watch video: Spring girl appears in Lovato documentary Sanah Jivani suffers from alopecia A student in Spring is inspiring others, including her favorite singer, by helping girls feel confident and beautiful without needing anyone else’s approval. Sanah Jivani, 14, suffers from an auto-immune condition called alopecia. “Middle school was some of my ... Read More
As I sat down to reflect the things that have happened in the last few years of my life, everything felt blank. Sometimes I can’t even recall everything that’s happened. The bad things feel like nightmares and the good things feel like dreams. Nothing ever feels like reality. I’m trying to grasp what’s real and ... Read More
Muslim Youth Musings is a literary magazine committed to inspiring the Ummah through quality Islamic literature authored by Muslim youth across the world. http://www.muslimyouthmusings.com/
South Asian Psychological Networking Association (SAPNA) is dedicated to connecting scientist-practitioners invested in the psychological concerns of South Asians and South Asian Americans. SAPNA provides research and resources on various topics in Psychology and mental health. http://www.oursapna.org/12.html
Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians (CHAI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide outreach, referral and educational services to the South Asian community on issues related to mental health and wellness in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. CHAI also works with mental health professionals and social services agencies to increase their cultural proficiency when working ... Read More
Muslim American Youth Supportline (MAYS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support services for Muslim American Youth facing the challenges and pressures present in today’s society. Through a variety of communication methods, youth can share their unique life struggles and receive anonymous, faith-sensitive, confidential and non-judgmental peer support. MAYS seeks to raise awareness of ... Read More
The Family and Youth Institute (The FYI) is a not for profit, 501(c)3 research institute, was established to help young people and their families realize their fullest potential through the development of the mind, body, and spirit. The FYI does this primarily by conducting original research on the factors that promote or prevent the healthy ... Read More
Mental Health 4 Muslims aims to bring to light important mental health issues as they relate to the Muslim community. The site is operated by Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, an accomplished clinical psychologist, and Sister Hosai Mojaddidi, a teacher and activist with over 10 years experience serving the Muslim community. Together with their shared experiences, knowledge, ... Read More
