Throughout my life, I’ve had Islam, my religion, to hold me back from making mistakes. While my friends were getting plastered and making some of the biggest mistakes in their lives, I would be home doing something G-rated. While my friends were having sex left and right, I had never even been kissed. The only ... Read More
A few years ago, my friends and I were playing this questions game. Someone asked a question about if we had ever been molested. Every.single.hand.went.up. Did you know that most girls know their attacker? That they supress it because they’re confused and can’t talk to anyone? That was me. For months, I used to have ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m almost 18 years old and I have never been kissed, never had a boyfriend, and I have never been on a date. It is mostly because of my faith. There have been many guys who have been interested in me but I’ve refused them. However, growing up in America and being a ... 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
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. Their core service is a free and confidential emotional support service available nationally via the telephone, email, internet and through the post. http://www.myh.org.uk/
