Holistic Healing
Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health is a series that sheds light onto the unparalleled contributions Islamic civilization has made to the field of mental health. Host Dr. Rania Awaad will travel through the past—from the final Prophet (pbuh)—to the present, discovering the people who advanced a beautiful approach to psychology long before the current conversation began. Join her as she destigmatizes mental health issues that exist today by exploring the fascinating stories of the past—from diagnoses, to treatments, to people, to institutions.
Episodes
6 episodes of Holistic Healing
Ep 6 - Islamic Psychology in the 21st Century | Holistic Healing
· 14 min · Season 5 · Episode 6
Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt to encroach on Islamic achievements, it…
Ep 5 - How Classical Muslim Scholars Treated the Mind, Body, and Soul | Holistic Healing
· 9 min · Season 5 · Episode 5
In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us understand that mental…
Ep 4 - How Muslim Scholars Understood Mental Illness a Thousand Years Ago | Holistic Healing
· 12 min · Season 5 · Episode 4
Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to truly understand the…
Ep 3 - How Muslims Developed the First Psychiatric Hospitals in the World | Holistic Healing
· 13 min · Season 5 · Episode 3
The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells and abominable…
Ep 2 - Therapy a Millennia Before Modern Psychology | Holistic Healing
· 11 min · Season 5 · Episode 2
What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with depression, Muslims turned to Islamic…
Ep 1 - Prophet Muhammad’s Approach to Mental Health | Holistic Healing
· 12 min · Season 5 · Episode 1
Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is worth noting that…
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Host
Dr. Rania Awaad
Dr. Rania Awaad, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Muslim Mental Health Lab and Wellness Program and Director of the Diversity Clinic. She is also the Clinical Director of the San Francisco Bay Area branches of the Khalil Center, a spiritual wellness center pioneering the application of traditional Islamic spiritual healing methods to modern clinical psychology.
FAQ
What is Holistic Healing about?
Join Dr. Rania Awaad as she explores the contributions Islamic civilization has made to the field of mental health—from diagnoses, to treatments, to people, to institutions.
Who hosts Holistic Healing?
Holistic Healing is hosted by Dr. Rania Awaad.
Where can I listen to Holistic Healing?
Holistic Healing is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Every episode also plays from this page on yaqeeninstitute.org.
How many episodes of Holistic Healing are there?
Holistic Healing has 6 episodes. The most recent, "Ep 6 - Islamic Psychology in the 21st Century | Holistic Healing", was released on December 20, 2020.
Is there a video version of Holistic Healing?
Yes. This page links to a video version of Holistic Healing under "Watch it".
