michaelson Said During times of extreme stress, UNC Hillel brought in mental health experts from the outside Jewish community to support students on campus, he said.she Said The organization prides itself on connecting students to resources when they need them.
volunteer pastor imam Abdul Hafeez Waheed Serves as a leader and advisor. UNC Muslim Student Association and previously ran Department of Mental Health In Durham.he said his job was Help provide religious counseling It not only helps Muslim students navigate college life, but also gives them direction.
“Spirituality has a natural place in human life and has the ability to solve people’s mental health problems,” he says. Said.
waheed Said The Quran helped him understand his purpose and the purpose of every human being.
“So when I was younger, I didn’t know,” he says. Said. “I was walking in darkness, but when I encountered religion, it helped me identify my purpose and keep me on the right path.”
Some faith centers in the Triangle partner with mental health professionals to provide affordable care to people in surrounding communities.
The Well Mental and Spiritual Care was launched By Managing Director amanda rigby January 25th of this year. new non-profit organization, located Located in downtown Raleigh, Rigby provides affordable and accessible mental and spiritual care to promote healing and health in our community. Said.
The Well provides therapy and counseling, spiritual guidance, and community class to people from all Religious and Spiritual Background, Rigby Said. Mental health and spirituality for her deeply intertwined.
she Said They contain many of the same things: emotions, relationships, and perceptions of the world.
“And often this is good news. If you take care of your mental health, it will benefit your spirituality as well. In my experience, the same thing happens in reverse. ” she said. Said.
For those struggling with their mental health, Rigby had some advice.
“Just doing the research can feel like a step too big,” Rigby says. Said. “And if you can’t get there, the first step is to talk to other people about what you’re going through, what you’re feeling, how you’re struggling. , tell one other person how you are suffering and let them know, and invite that person to be your advocate.”
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