Porn and Muslim Youth
Porn and Muslim Youth Infographic Introduction Did you know that 59% of Muslim youth view porn? In case you missed it, last month we released “Silent Struggles: Preliminary Findings on Pornography Among American Muslim Youth.” We decided to take it one step further and translate the report into an informative infographic. This resource is meant to […]
Marital Conflict and Road to Success
Marital Conflict and Road to Success Introduction Did you know that more than 50% of Muslims report at least one significant marital issue, and more than 55% of Muslims are looking for community support? This infographic lists some of the major reasons for marital conflict among Muslim Americans, along with strategies to help improve your […]
Therapy Guide
Therapy Guide Introduction Have you ever asked yourself, “Should I go to therapy?” If so, do you even know where to start? What questions should you ask when interviewing therapists? How do you know if it is a good fit? Once you start, how do you know if it is working? This multi-part FYI Therapy […]
Our Struggles as American Muslims
Our Struggles as American Muslims Introduction American Muslims are struggling. 15-25% report anxiety disorders, 9-30% report mood disorders, and over 50% report one or more major problems with their marriage. The rise of islamophobia isn’t helping. What can we do to reverse this trend and support our friends and family? The Family and Youth Institute […]
Bullying Prevention
Bullying Impacts of Discrimination on Muslim Youth Introduction In one study of Muslim youth, 55% reported being bullied specifically because of their religion. This number is twice the national average. What can we do to help? The first step is understanding the issue. Where does bullying occur? What are the signs? What are the impacts […]
Suicide Prevention Infographic
Suicide Prevention Introduction Every twelve minutes a person dies by suicide and Muslims are not immune. Get to know the warning signs, where to go for help and what to say to a friend who is struggling. Use this infographic as a quick reminder of what you can do! Never underestimate that your kindness and […]
Suicide Intervention Infographic
Suicide Intervention Introduction Do you know what to do if a friend talks about suicide? Use these 7 steps to help assess the risk and guide them to help. The more people know about the seriousness of suicidal talk and suicidal ideation, the more people can step in to be the one to help in […]
Pre-Marital Sex Among Muslim Youth
Pre-Marital Sex Among Muslim Youth Introduction There is a false assumption that Muslim youth do not engage in any form of pre-marital sex because they are somehow protected by their faith and religious practice. Research has discovered that this simply isn’t the case and it has become abundantly clear that family and mosque communities need […]
Pre-Marriage Considerations – Top 5 Reasons for Conflict among American Muslim Couples
Pre-Marriage Considerations – Top 5 Reasons for Conflict among American Muslim Couples Introduction Did you know that 1 in 3 American Muslims get divorced? Did you know that that is not far below the national average? Did you know that there are ways to help prevent this outcome? By looking at the top 5 reasons […]
Tobacco & Hookah Use Among American Muslim Youth
Tobacco & Hookah Use Among American Muslim Youth Introduction The numbers may seem surprising to some! Did you know that 1 hour of hookah is equal to inhaling about 200 cigarettes? What role does religion play in whether or not a person decides to smoke cigarettes or hookah? What are the leading motivations for smoking? How […]
Alcohol Use Among Muslim College Students
Alcohol Use Among Muslim College Students Introduction The numbers may seem surprising to some! What is the percentage of American Muslim college students who reported drinking alcohol in the last year? When do young people begin drinking? It is interesting to find that most had their first drink of alcohol long before the went away […]
Risk Behaviors Among American Muslim Youth
Risk Behaviors Among American Muslim Youth Introduction What we need to know about American Muslim college students and risk behaviors all in one infographic. To some, these numbers seem high, to others, they may seem low. What we do know is that Muslim students are not immune to engaging in risk behaviors such as drinking […]