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Capacity Building Report : Faith-Centric Mental Health in Action
This report showcases leading examples of grassroots organisations working to improve mental health support within Muslim communities across the UK. Through case studies, insights, and sector recommendations, it highlights how culturally and faith-responsive approaches are transforming access, impact, and equity in mental health care.
Mental Health in the British Muslim Community: The Silence Ends Here
This groundbreaking report by the Muslim Sports Foundation, in partnership with Mind, explores the realities of mental health in British Muslim communities. It sheds light on prevailing attitudes, challenges around stigma, and the critical role of faith, community spaces, and physical activity in supporting mental wellbeing.
Faith Equity in Mental Health: A Call for Change
Muslim Mind Collaborative’s written evidence to the Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill urges statutory action to address racial and faith-based inequalities in mental health care. Learn why the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) must be made mandatory, and how we can build a system that truly serves Muslim communities.
Mental health in UK Muslim communities: A call to action
MMC aims to make mental health services accessible to UK Muslim communities, highlighting the urgent need for culturally and faith-sensitive support and calling for government action to address significant inequalities.
The Great Big Green Week – 2025
As climate injustice deepens its emotional and psychological toll, Muslim communities are responding with faith-rooted resilience, compassion, and collective action.
CARING FOR EVERY CHILD – Insights Report
This report brings together research, frontline practice, and lived experience to shape a collective vision for faith-sensitive mental healthcare for Muslim children and young people. Explore key findings and sector priorities from the Nurturing Minds Conference.
Tackling Loneliness: Learning From British Muslim Experiences
Loneliness is not just a personal struggle – it’s a national public health and economic crisis. Equi’s latest report reveals that chronic loneliness affects 7% of the UK population and costs the economy over £6 billion annually in lost productivity and health impacts. Explore key findings and recommendations for investing in faith-literate, community-driven solutions.
Hidden Survivors: Uncovering the Mental Health Struggles of Young British Muslims
In collaboration with the University of East London’s School of Psychology, BCBN launched Hidden Survivors — a report exploring the mental health challenges faced by young British Muslims. The report sheds light on the effects of structural racism, negative experiences with mental health services, and the urgent need for faith- and culturally-sensitive care.
Young Minds: Mental health advice for young Muslims
Being a young Muslim in the UK comes with unique challenges that can impact mental health. It’s crucial to have support that respects both faith and cultural identity. Explore the mental health advice guide created by Young Minds in collaboration with Muslim Youth Helpline, specifically tailored for young British Muslims.
Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) resources
Explore key resources to better understand and address Islamophobia while promoting mental well-being in Muslim communities. Find support and information to help create a more inclusive society.
Statement on Recent Riots and Attacks
The rise in anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination has created a climate of fear and anxiety within Muslim communities, exacerbating existing mental health challenges. Muslim Mind Collaborative stands in solidarity with those affected and calls on organisations and service providers to create more inclusive and supportive environments.
The Great Big Green Week – 2024
The Quran highlights humanity’s divine responsibility as stewards of the Earth, entrusted by Allah to protect and nurture His creation with gratitude, balance, and care. Reflecting this principle, the Muslim Mind Collaborative supported the Great Big Green Week Campaign, demonstrating how faith inspires sustainability, stewardship, and mental well-being.
Poverty and Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities for Children and Families
A report by the Centre for Mental Health and BBC Children in Need highlights significant disparities. Poverty is a growing issue, with 4.3 million children and young people in the UK living in poverty.
Wellbeing Resources for Muslims
Good Thinking has teamed up with London’s Muslim communities to create mental wellbeing resources that align with Islamic beliefs and teachings. Their collection of guides and videos is designed to support Muslims in London with improving their well-being and coping with loss, some are available in multiple languages.
Young Minds: A self-care guide for young Muslims
It’s normal to have ups and downs, but if you’re struggling, there are things you can do that can really help. Practising self-care can be one of them. Check out Young Minds’s faith- friendly guide to self-care.
Perinatal Mental Health Support for Muslim Communities Insight Report
This Starting Well project responds to the mental health and wellbeing needs of pregnant women and new mums from the Muslim community of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Muslim Mental Health in Schools Toolkit: The first step
Muslim Mind Collaborative embarked on a journey of research, consultation and intellectual interrogation to produce our toolkit resource which aids schools in improving faith literacy and cultural sensitivity.
Faith Equity in Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing
In April 2022, the UK government published a discussion paper on a proposed 10 year plan for mental health, alongside a call for evidence with specific questions on the proposal. MMC responded to this call, which can be seen here.
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´Resilient Me´ a partnership programme with BCBN and The Children’s Society (2019)
Resilient Me’s whole school approach makes mental health and wellbeing everyone’s business, with all parts of the school community working together.
Muslim Heritage Children in Care: Supporting Identity and Wellbeing
My Family Group’s Annual Roundtable Report is aimed at impacting long-term, sustainable and positive change for Muslim-heritage children in care.
Talking with your children
Discusses Islamophobia and hate-based violence against Muslims with children. This fact sheet highlights, for parents and caregivers
CareStart
CareStart is an extensive research and support project exploring the social reintegration and rehabilitation of British Muslim ex-offenders after they leave the justice system
How social media impact Muslim mental health
With social media becoming more popular, it raises many questions, is it dangerous for your mental health?
´Muslim Mental Health Matters Report´ by the Lantern Initiative
In June 2021, The Lantern Initiative collaborated alongside Muslim academics to launch a national survey to understand the experiences and attitudes of Muslim communities toward mental health support.