Building on MMC’s ongoing work in promoting culturally and faith-sensitive mental health services, the Value Every Mind initiative addresses anxiety, stress, and stigma around mental health among Muslim students, parents, and educators. This programme combines psychoeducation, creative expression, and community engagement to build resilient, supportive school environments.

This program is delivered by Muslim Mind Collaborative and Sponsored by Muslim Aid.

Why It Matters?

Muslim communities in the UK face unique and often overlooked mental health challenges:

What We Offer

Secondary School Workshops for 2025.

Each participating school receives a tailored half-day programme including:

1. Whole-School Presentation (Years 7–11)

Led by a qualified mental health practitioner, students learn:

What is mental health?
Understanding stress, anxiety & their causes
Recognising symptoms in themselves or peers
How faith and mental health can go hand-in-hand
Practical coping tools

2. Coffee Morning for Parents or Staff

Interactive session exploring:

Identifying mental health struggles in children
Navigating intergenerational trauma & stigma
Managing stress as caregivers/educators
Building stronger school-home wellbeing connections

3. Wellbeing Through Creative Arts Workshop (Years 7–9)

Delivered by community creatives, these hands-on workshops include:

Creative arts workshop
Writing & storytelling session
Calming VR experience using Qur’anic recitation, breathwork, and Islamic calligraphy to support emotional regulation and reflection

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