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Scenario

When Islamic counseling dismisses mental health treatment

My Muslim therapist keeps telling me that my depression is a test from Allah and I should just pray more instead of considering medication.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual frameworks become harmful when they replace rather than complement evidence-based healing approaches.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic adl — justice as divine requirement?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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