MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Oct 24 2025HEALTH

When Faith Meets Therapy: A Muslim's Journey

In the UK, many Muslims feel left out when they seek help for their mental health. Their beliefs are often ignored, even though faith is a big part of their lives. This is a problem because therapy should include all aspects of a person's identity. Therapy is supposed to be about understanding and helping people. But for Muslims, it can feel like their beliefs are n...

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May 16 2025HEALTH

Unfairness in German Mental Health Care

The mental health care system in Germany faces a significant challenge: unfair treatment of some patients. This isn't just about one group. It's about how different forms of unfairness overlap and affect people in complex ways. This is what experts call intersectionality. It's a way to understand how various types of discrimination can combine to create unique experi...

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

A New Frontier in Youth Mental Health Care: South Carolina Paves the Way

In the past, South Carolina has fallen short in providing adequate mental health services for its most vulnerable youth. Many have ended up in the juvenile justice system, which, unlike a specialized treatment center, is not equipped to handle the unique needs of these young people. However, on a recent Monday, the state took a monumental step towards change by break...

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