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Ahmed N. Hassan

3 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2023-2026

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Using Islamic Mindfulness-Based Interventions as a Compass for Improving Muslim Mental Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review

Harvard Review of Psychiatry August 26, 2026 Yusra Ahmad, Wai Lun Alan Fung, Heba Khan et al.

OBJECTIVE: Muslim communities in North America face significant mental health challenges that are exacerbated by Islamophobia, social isolation, and spiritual incongruence. Spiritually adapted mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) tailored to Islamic principles have emerged as promising approaches. This scoping review explores how Islamic mindfulness practices are defined and implemented to...

The acceptability and feasibility of a virtual mantram program for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders: mixed method results.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies January 2, 2024 Sean Ferkul, Zena Agabani, Osamu Minami et al. 8 citations

There is a need for expanded options for therapeutic interventions for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The study aimed to examine evidence for the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a virtual Mantram Repetition Program for adults with PTSD and SUD. This project utilized mixed-method design (explanatory sequential design) to collect...

The Acceptability and Feasibility of a Virtual Mantram Program for Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders: Mixed Method results

Research Square March 20, 2023 Ahmed N. Hassan, Sean Ferkul, Zena Agabani et al.

Abstract Background : There is a need for expanded options for therapeutic interventions for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The study aimed to examine evidence for the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a virtual Mantram Repetition Program for adults with PTSD and SUD. Methods : This project utilized mixed-method design (explanatory...