Ep 5 | Implementing Mental Health Programming on Campus with Spartan Shifa The Muslim Mental Health Podcast

Aleena & Qasim are back for Episode 5 & joined by our first ever guest Salman Pervez, founder of Spartan Shifa at Michigan State University! Aleena, Qasim, & Salman will share their unique experiences starting mental health programming at UIUC & MSU. Throughout the episode they will touch on the dynamic with the MSA & community, formulating an event structure, as well as facing vulnerable moments as a facilitator, among much more.

(1:15) - Salman Pervez & Spartan Shifa Background
(3:20) - Aleena & Qasim First Introduction to Project Taqwa 
(5:38) - Catering Spartan Shifa to the MSA Community 
(11:07) - Facing Pushback from Community Members
(13:50) - Balancing Topics & Structure
(18:20) - Amplifying the Resources at Our Disposal & Thinking Long Term
(26:30) - Initial Event Ideas & Getting Started 
(29:55) - Facing Vulnerable Moments as a Facilitator & It’s OK to Say You Don’t Know!
(35:50) - What If I Don’t Have a Vast Amount of Resources?
(38:26) - Utilizing the Context of the School Year & Your Community (Ramadan, etc.)
(42:20) - Reach Out to Project Taqwa & Spartan Shifa!




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