Rania Awaad
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University. Co-Founder and President of Maristan, focusing on holistic healing and Islamic psychology.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h
Centuries Ahead: Islam’s Mental Health Revolution with Dr Rania Awaad
Dr. Rania Awaad, a Clinical Professor at Stanford and co-founder of Maristan, brings a unique insight into mental health that intertwines Islamic traditions with modern psychiatry. She discusses how life’s challenges can be better navigated through a holistic approach that incorporates spirituality, emphasizing the importance of faith in therapeutic practices. Dr. Awaad critiques contemporary mental health methods, examining the impacts of capitalism on wellness. She advocates for revitalizing historical healing models to support mental and spiritual resilience in today's world.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 17min
Islamic Roots of Modern Psychology
Dr. Rania Awaad discusses modern psychology concepts in Islamic tradition, the connection between ancient Islamic texts and modern psychology, the ancient roots of OCD treatment, bringing faith in Islam to clinical psychology, and the role of Islam and faith in medicine and medical disciplines.
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Jun 4, 2023 • 28min
Mental health in Islam | Special Interview with Dr Rania Awaad
Dr Rania Awaad, Expert Psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses taboo questions on Muslim Mental Health. Topics include debunking misconceptions, the purpose of stress and anxiety in Islam, spirituality in mental health, and the impact of the global pandemic on children's mental health.
