Youth Resources
Today’s youth grow up with unprecedented challenges and pressures. Our resources are tailored for young individuals and their families, addressing their unique experiences and helping them confront life’s complexities with confidence and faith. On this page, you’ll find actionable tools and insights that speak directly to the realities and aspirations of our future leaders.
Blogs
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...
How culture and arts foster positive youth development
Click here to read more from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
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10 ways coaches can promote positive youth development
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A Mentor’s Guide to Youth Development
What Is Youth Development? Youth development is an approach to working with youth that believes they are best able to...
Toolkits
Porn Addiction Toolkit
This toolkit includes resources to support someone with recovery from porn addiction. Home Toolkits What’s on This Page What is...
Grief Support Toolkit
This toolkit provides resources about the grieving process, coping with different kinds of loss, and age-specific grief support for children...
The FYI’s Suicide Prevention Toolkit
This toolkit is a curation of culturally attuned resources addressing suicide risks, intervention, assessment, and prevention. Home Toolkits What’s on...
Uplifting Black Muslim Youth Toolkit
Our American Muslim communities are varied and the issues and needs we have are unique. This toolkit provides resources for...
Tragic Events Toolkit
The toolkit provides guidance on how to process a tragic event with your family. Home Toolkits What’s on This Page...
Religious/Spiritual Abuse Toolkit
This toolkit includes resources to support those impacted by spiritual abuse. Home Toolkits What’s on This Page Resources on Spiritual...
Bullying Prevention Toolkit
Bullying of American Muslim children and adolescents is on the rise. Check out our resources for youth, parents, and educators....
Infographics
Porn and Muslim Youth Infographic
Did you know that 59% of Muslim youth view porn? In case you missed it, last month we released “Silent...
Therapy Guide
Therapy Guide Introduction Have you ever asked yourself, “Should I go to therapy?” If so, do you even know where...
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...
Suicide Prevention Infographic
Suicide Prevention Introduction Every twelve minutes a person dies by suicide and Muslims are not immune. Get to know the...
Suicide Intervention Infographic
Suicide Intervention Introduction Do you know what to do if a friend talks about suicide? Use these 7 steps to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Workshops
Mentoring Muslim Youth Workshop
Research & Resource Contributors
At The FYI, we take community education and engagement seriously. Research shows that nurturing relationships, positive experiences, and healthy environments influence positive mental health and well-being. We strive to enhance these qualities by educating and engaging individuals to empower change in communities. We aim to support and uplift young people and their families by conducting original research and translating that research into creative and useful mediums for people like you.
Amal Killawi
Sameera Ahmed
Dua Haggag
Dr. Madiha Tahseen
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