Chronic Psychological Disorders in the Muslim Community | Dr. Rukhsana Iqbal & Dr. Rania Awaad
Channel: Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay
Date: 2022-08-16

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Mental illness continues to be a stigma in the Muslim community and limits access to proper diagnosis, treatment as well as family support.

In this Maristan Learning circle, Clinical Psychiatrists Dr. Rukhsana Iqbal and Dr. Rania Awaad speak about the early signs of chronic psychiatric disorders. 

This virtual talk was on May 23, 2022 in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. It is delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.

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There is an estimated 14.2 million adults in the U.S. who have chronic psychiatric disorders (5.6% of American adults), with the highest rate amongst young adults ages 18-25 (National Institute of Mental Health, 2022). Only about half of patients with severe chronic psychiatric disorders receive treatment (NAMI, 2022).

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