The Muslim community faces many barriers to treatment, including feelings of shame and stigma, religious and language barriers, not knowing where to turn and the cost of treatment
Amal Mohamoud, a 32-year-old Muslim woman from North York, who watched her mother struggle with depression.Tucked in a brick building in north Toronto, a centre with calming blue walls and a sign that reads “where the Mind & Spirit meet” opened its doors last month. While everyone is welcome, the Khalil Centre offers counselling and therapy tailored specifically to Muslims.
“There is a growing ecosystem of support and we hope certain mental health organizations become household names for the Muslim community,” says Amjad Tarsin, the Chaplain at the University of Toronto. Amal Mohamoud, a 32-year-old Muslim woman from North York, watched her mother struggle with depression for eight years, often attributing her symptoms to the “evil eye,” a concept present in many religions and cultures, referring to misfortune that is typically created by another’s envious gaze.
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