Can ancient Islamic traditions offer new solutions for modern mental health challenges?
In short: Rania Awaad explores the intersection of Islamic teachings and contemporary psychological practice. Recorded at the Royal Institution in March 2024, this lecture examines how spiritual principles can inform and enrich our understanding of mental well-being in a modern context.
Rania Awaad, a scholar and medical professional at Stanford University, bridges the gap between Islamic traditions and modern mental health. Her work involves teaching psychiatry residents and clinical psychology trainees how to integrate culture and religion into medical care, while also addressing topics such as implicit bias.
The lecture, recorded on 13 March 2024, highlights Awaad's expertise in both Islamic and medical sciences. She explores how these two fields can work together to address the complex challenges of mental health, offering a perspective on how spirituality and psychological well-being can be balanced.
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