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Muslim Wellbeing Foundation
Muslim Wellbeing Foundation

Supporting better mental health for Muslim communities

A future where Muslims can access mental health support that is effective, culturally aware and sensitive to faith and values.

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We work with mental health professionals, Islamic scholars, community organisations and others to improve awareness, strengthen practice and make it easier for people to find appropriate support.

What we do
01

Access

Improve understanding of mental health, challenge stigma and raise awareness of where and how support can be accessed.

02

Support

Working towards a trusted network of professionals and organisations so people find support appropriate to their needs.

03

Training & Development

Developing education, training, supervision and peer support for professionals working with Muslim clients.

04

Research & Policy

Building the evidence base and sharing research, learning and guidance to support better practice.

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Our approach

Clinically sound, safe, and respectful of faith

We believe good mental health support should be clinically sound, safe and respectful of the beliefs, values and experiences of the people receiving it.

We do not aim to replace existing services. Instead, we work alongside practitioners, communities and organisations to strengthen what is already available and address gaps where they exist.

Building MWF

Together, we can build a stronger approach to Muslim mental health and wellbeing

We are a developing organisation, establishing our programmes, partnerships and approach through engagement with practitioners, psychiatrists, Islamic scholars and community stakeholders.