Suicide Prevention Community Action Guide
Americans attempt suicide 1.1 million times a year (CDC, 2012). Every 12.3 min another person dies by suicide (CDC, 2015). Sadly, 90% of those individuals had a diagnosable disorder at the time of death (Lethbridge-Çejku, Rose, & Vickerie, 2006). Muslims are not immune. Our friends, family, mentors, and leaders struggle silently with suicidal thoughts every […]
Silent Struggles Porn Report
Our latest research shows us that Muslim youth are struggling with pornography. Even though they care about their religion, it does not prevent them from watching it. So, why ARE they watching? What support are they looking for to cope with the shame and guilt they feel, and to quit watching? Over the years, The […]
State of American Muslim Youth: Research & Recommendations
American Muslim youth are a heterogeneous group, with varying backgrounds, experiences, and needs. Family, schools, and communities can benefit from research on American Muslim youth to improve current approaches in youth programming and development. This report identifies the nuances and complexities of American Muslim youth’s developmental context or environments. It highlights research on underserved Muslim […]
Muslim Youth Mental Health Fact Sheet
This fact sheet was created By Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D and supported by Sameera Ahmed, Ph.D., Anwar Hussein B.S., and Haneya Mustafa The Muslim Youth Mental Health Fact Sheet is an easy-access resource for statistics and facts to use in your Youth talks, presentations, khutbahs, and research. The FYI provides the latest information on today’s Muslim youth and […]
Muslim Youth Identity – FYI Research Bulletin
By Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D with support from Sameera Ahmed, Ph.D. and Anwar Hussein, B.S. During their teen years, Muslim youth are trying to figure out who they are and what they believe in – just like their peers. Some may question rules and authority – behavior that may appear to parents and other adults as […]
Bullying of Muslim Youth – FYI Report
By Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D., Sameera Ahmed, Ph.D., and Sawssan Ahmed, Ph.D. Due to an increasingly divisive socio-political climate, bullying of American Muslim children and adolescents is on the rise and occurs across various contexts within their lives. The pervasiveness of bullying places American Muslim children at risk for poor mental health and development and increased […]