Are Religiosity and Mental Health Connected? with Dr. Osman Umarji and Dr. Farah Islam

<p>The importance of mental health is discussed everywhere today, from workplaces and schools to television shows and social media. In most cases, however, it has a distinctly secular approach. There is rarely any mention of the role that faith and spirituality can play in mental well-being.<br/><br/>A recent study by Yaqeen makes the case that religiosity is not only relevant to mental health, but central to it. <br/><br/>What are the biggest factors affecting the mental health of Muslims? How can religiosity lead to positive psychological outcomes? Can religiosity even be measured? <br/><br/>In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Osman Umarji and Dr. Farah Islam, co-authors of “Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health.” Read the study <a href='https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/faith-in-mind-islams-role-in-mental-health?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=season-3-podcast-link&amp;utm_content=ep13-religiousity-study-description-link'>here</a>.</p>