Mental Health
About Us
Our Vision
The Mental Health Committee is a national committee of AMMAC dedicated to supporting the emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being of Jamaʿat members through trauma-informed education and faith-aligned mental health awareness.
The committee brings together physicians, mental health professionals, educators, and allied health members to serve the Jamaʿat through education, early awareness, and community-centered initiatives. Our work affirms that emotional and family struggles are not signs of weak faith, but natural responses to chronic stress and unresolved trauma. By integrating modern neuroscience with Islamic teachings, we promote a compassionate understanding of mental health and present Islam as a practical system for emotional regulation, protection, and self-reformation.
Our aim is to foster a trauma-informed Jamaʿat where individuals and families feel emotionally supported, spiritually grounded, and empowered to move from survival to stability and inner peace.
Our Framework
From Survival to Peace
The committee’s educational work is guided by a simple, values-aligned framework that connects psychological healing with Islamic self-reformation:
- Nafs-e-Ammārah (Survival)
- Ilm (Awareness)
- Hudood (Boundaries & Discipline)
- Sabr & Salat (Regulation)
- Nafs-e-Lawwāmah (Self-Reformation)
- Nafs-e-Muṭmaʾinnah (Peace)
This framework helps members understand emotional struggles through a compassionate lens and apply Islamic practices as tools for emotional and spiritual regulation.
Webinars
National Webinar Series
At this time, the committee’s primary offering is a growing library of recorded national webinars delivered by AMMAC members and invited professionals. These sessions are designed to build awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical guidance for families, youth, and office bearers.
The topics include:
- Mental health awareness and stigma reduction
- Stress and trauma education
- Parenting and family well-being
- Emotional regulation and self-control
- Youth identity and resilience
- Integrating Islamic practices for healing
Webinars are offered in English and Urdu whenever possible to ensure accessibility. Members are encouraged to view and share these recordings with their families and community members. Please click below to access the available webinars:
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Our Commitment
The Mental Health Committee is committed to:
- Trauma-informed, compassionate education
- Faith-aligned mental health awareness
- Confidentiality and ethical standards
- Prevention and early support
- Collaboration with Jamaʿat leadership and auxiliary organizations
As the initiative grows, the committee plans to expand educational offerings, leadership training, and community-based programs to further support mental well-being and resilience across Jamaʿat Canada.
support
Resources
We encourage you to explore the mental health resources below and make use of them in support of your well-being and shared responsibility to care for one another.
- 988 Suicide Helpline (National)
- Mental Health Support (Click)