Islam and Mental Health with Psychiatrist Dr Imran Waheed
The Thinking Muslim
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The Reductionist Approach to Mental Well-Being
The prescription of antidepressants seems to be on the increase in particular amongst young 18 to 25 year olds. There's concern amongst many that antidepressants and psychotropic drugs are being too widely used. The Islamic text is not to encourage sadness, anxiety, or grief, but rather to order its opposite: "To think positively"
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