Our Work and Impact
We are committed to responding to the needs and priorities of our community. Through internal research, careful observation, ongoing feedback, focus groups, and close listening to those we serve, we gain a deep understanding of what is most needed. These insights guide the services, resources, and initiatives we create and develop to support mental health and wellbeing in a meaningful, compassionate, and faith-informed way for the Muslim community.
The themes below represent key challenges faced by our community, with each section showcasing our efforts to address these issues and support wellbeing.
ROCD
Why did we choose to address ROCD?
- 30% of the questions asked via AskIM fell under ROCD, such as managing irrational beliefs, intrusive thoughts, & seeking practical/spiritual guidance
- The 3 most viewed pages on our website in 2021 - 2023 were around intrusive thoughts, unwanted and paralysing compulsions about faith and God.
- 1 in 6 of our counselling clients present with ROCD and related issues
- Our ROCD workshop was the most popular and highly requested workshop between 2022 - 2023
What did we do to address ROCD?
- Alongside our ROCD webinars, we conducted 2 in person workshops
- We developed our Imams and Community Leader training to include a ROCD specific segment
- With the support and guidance of Imam's, we created a ROCD Khutba that was distributed and is free to download
- We created a ROCD support group
- We conducted independent research into ROCD in the Muslim community to increase our understanding of how it presents and how we can best support
- We created the UK's first ROCD toolkit
- We published 3 lived experience ROCD podcasts
- We conducted ROCD training/CPD for service providers to expand on their knowledge/skills in collaboration with Dr Hooman Kesharvasi.
Suicide
Why did we choose to address Suicide?
What did we do to address Suicide?
- We created a Bereaved by Suicide support group
- We ensured our many of relevant workshops such as Low Mood/Depression, Post Partum Experiences, ROCD, and Islam and Mental Health included a section on suicide with efforts to de-stigmatise
- We provided SPEAK training to our team delivered by Papyrus
- We conducted a podcast with Papyrus around Suicide in the Muslim community
- We collaborated with Papyrus on a video campaign around suicide prevention in the Muslim community
Trauma
Why did we choose to address Trauma?
In response to Palestine…
What did we do to address Trauma?
- We created a Trauma support group
- We created a specific workshop on managing trauma
- We created a specific workshop on managing trauma in the workplace, specifically in response to the ongoing world events.
- We asked the community about the post traumatic growth
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Inspirited Minds helped me find balance between faith and mental health. Their guidance was gentle, patient, and deeply understanding. I finally felt seen and supported in a way that truly healed me.
I was struggling alone for years until I found Inspirited Minds. The counsellor's compassion and faith-based approach gave me hope again. My journey to healing finally feels meaningful and aligned.
The team at Inspirited Minds truly listens without judgment. Every session reminded me that healing can coexist with faith. Their warmth and sincerity restored both my strength and spiritual peace.
Finding culturally aware support changed everything for me. Inspirited Minds created a space where I could express my struggles freely while staying true to my beliefs. I'm deeply grateful for that.
Inspirited Minds became a lifeline when I felt lost. Their advisors understood both my emotions and my faith, guiding me gently toward clarity, acceptance, and peace. I finally feel hopeful again.
I never imagined therapy could feel this comforting and respectful. Inspirited Minds offered empathy, faith, and real solutions. My mental health has improved, and my faith feels stronger than ever.
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