Assalaamu ‘alaikum – peace be with you.

Courage is the state of mind and spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger or uncertainty despite perceived fear or trepidation. It is the mental and moral strength and fortitude to venture into the unknown, not being deterred in confronting challenging obstacles. Elements of its roots stem from the Latin word cor, meaning heart, and the original definition was to tell the story of who you are with your heart. Courage may not always roar, sometimes it is just the quite voice at the end of the day saying, tomorrow I will try again.

At Inspirited Minds we understand challenging the stigma around Mental Health - takes courage; speaking openly about the struggles and difficulties we face - takes courage; being there for someone else when they need a shoulder to lean on - takes courage; but most of all reaching out for help when feeling as though you are surrounded by nothing but darkness and when all hope is lost - takes courage. We pray we are all given the strength, courage and resilience to overcome the difficulties, challenges and hardships we all face. And as always, we are open to your comments, ideas and suggestions; so please do get in touch by replying to this email.

Du’as always,
Talat

The University of Birmingham ISoc hosted us to deliver training to the new members of the listening service the society now provides.

The UEL ISoc invited us to deliver a talk on sexual abuse, identity crisis and Islamophobia as part of their Mental Health awareness event.

The PwC Muslim Network invited us to collaborate with the Big 4 Muslim Network for an event on Wellbeing and Mental Health within the corporate Muslim community.

As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month 2019, UEA ISoc hosted us for an insightful discussion on the impact Islamophobia on one's Mental Health.

The Deenspiration podcast hosted Meanha to discuss the various ways in which OCD behaviour can manifest in an individual, practical methods for overcoming this with real-life examples.

For our blog, this month we explored how family dynamics can impact our mental health and how even though at times those closest to us can cause stress and conflict, they can also be the source of great strength and support.

Sheikh Saeed Nasser is an integrative counsellor and a clinical supervisor who has previously worked for the NHS as a member of a psychotherapy team dealing with trauma, anxiety and depression. He is a founding member of the Yemeni Community Association where he chairs its cultural centre and volunteers as an Imam. He joins our Advisory Board to provide strategic advice, senior guidance and support.

We are looking for passionate, kind and motivated individuals to join our team. If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and dedication required to make a difference and help someone in need, please do get in touch. We have a number of exciting vacancies open at all levels.

Advisory Board Member
Outreach Worker
Campaigns Manager
Campaigns Officer
Graphic Designer
Video Editor
Podcast Host
Research Assistant
Web Developer
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