Farah Islam
Biographic Data
| ID | 120375 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Farah Islam |
| GIVEN NAMES | Farah |
| FAMILY NAME | Islam |
| SIGNATURE | ISLAM F |
| AFFILIATIONS | York University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0489-5051 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
“The quickest way to kill an imam”: A Qualitative Study of Burnout Amongst American Imams
There is a dearth of research investigating imam burnout, especially in the US context. Eight American imams ( n = 8) were interviewed for this qualitative study. Transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Half of participants ( n = 4) reported experiences of burnout. The undefined job role, unrealistic job expectations, perfectionism, poor compensation, and mosque board politics were major sources of stress. Imams engaged in bo…
The role of holistic religiosity on mental health and mental illness: A global study of Muslims
Mental health at the intersections: Understanding South Asian Muslim youth mental health in Peel Region, Toronto, Canada
Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand the unique mental health concerns and access barriers experienced by South Asian Muslim youth populations living in the Peel Region of Toronto, Canada. Design/methodology/approach For this qualitative exploratory study, interviews (n = 15) were conducted with mental health professionals, educators and spiritual leaders (n = 11) who work with South Asian Muslim youth living in Peel Region, as wel…
South Asian youth mental health in Peel Region, Canada: Service provider perspectives
The Peel Region of Toronto, Canada is home to over a third of the province's South Asian population. Youth are at a vulnerable time period in terms of their mental health. South Asian youth populations may face additional challenges to their mental health such as acculturative stress, intergenerational conflict, and racism and discrimination. This qualitative study set out to understand the mental health concerns and service access barriers exper…
Inspiring Muslim Minds: Evaluating a Spiritually Adapted Psycho-educational Program on Addiction to Overcome Stigma in Canadian Muslim Communities
Children are going on a Different Path”: Youth Identity from the Bangladeshi Immigrant Parents’ Perspective
Mental Health Consultation Among Ontario’s Immigrant Populations
Immigrating to Canada During Early Childhood Associated with Increased Risk for Mood Disorders
“Satan Has Afflicted Me!” Jinn-Possession and Mental Illness in the Qur’an
What is ‘South Asian’? A quantitative content analysis evaluating the use of South Asian ethnic categorization in Canadian health research
The use of ‘South Asian’ ethnic categorization was investigated to determine if there is consistency in its use in health research in Canada. Quantitative content analysis and a secondary qualitative content analysis were carried out on articles retrieved from a systematic review of Canadian health research conducted on ‘South Asians’ from 2005 to 2012. About 22% of articles (n = 31) examining South Asian health in Canada failed to include an exp…
South Asian youth mental health in Peel Region, Canada: Service provider perspectives
The Peel Region of Toronto, Canada is home to over a third of the province's South Asian population. Youth are at a vulnerable time period in terms of their mental health. South Asian youth populations may face additional challenges to their mental health such as acculturative stress, intergenerational conflict, and racism and discrimination. This qualitative study set out to understand the mental health concerns and service access barriers exper…
Inspiring Muslim Minds: Evaluating a Spiritually Adapted Psycho-educational Program on Addiction to Overcome Stigma in Canadian Muslim Communities
Mental Health Consultation Among Ontario’s Immigrant Populations
Immigrating to Canada During Early Childhood Associated with Increased Risk for Mood Disorders
“Satan Has Afflicted Me!” Jinn-Possession and Mental Illness in the Qur’an
What is ‘South Asian’? A quantitative content analysis evaluating the use of South Asian ethnic categorization in Canadian health research
The use of ‘South Asian’ ethnic categorization was investigated to determine if there is consistency in its use in health research in Canada. Quantitative content analysis and a secondary qualitative content analysis were carried out on articles retrieved from a systematic review of Canadian health research conducted on ‘South Asians’ from 2005 to 2012. About 22% of articles (n = 31) examining South Asian health in Canada failed to include an exp…
Immigrating to Canada During Early Childhood Associated with Increased Risk for Mood Disorders
Mental Health Consultation Among Ontario’s Immigrant Populations
Children are going on a Different Path”: Youth Identity from the Bangladeshi Immigrant Parents’ Perspective
Inspiring Muslim Minds: Evaluating a Spiritually Adapted Psycho-educational Program on Addiction to Overcome Stigma in Canadian Muslim Communities
South Asian youth mental health in Peel Region, Canada: Service provider perspectives
The Peel Region of Toronto, Canada is home to over a third of the province's South Asian population. Youth are at a vulnerable time period in terms of their mental health. South Asian youth populations may face additional challenges to their mental health such as acculturative stress, intergenerational conflict, and racism and discrimination. This qualitative study set out to understand the mental health concerns and service access barriers exper…
The role of holistic religiosity on mental health and mental illness: A global study of Muslims
Mental health at the intersections: Understanding South Asian Muslim youth mental health in Peel Region, Toronto, Canada
Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand the unique mental health concerns and access barriers experienced by South Asian Muslim youth populations living in the Peel Region of Toronto, Canada. Design/methodology/approach For this qualitative exploratory study, interviews (n = 15) were conducted with mental health professionals, educators and spiritual leaders (n = 11) who work with South Asian Muslim youth living in Peel Region, as wel…
“The quickest way to kill an imam”: A Qualitative Study of Burnout Amongst American Imams
There is a dearth of research investigating imam burnout, especially in the US context. Eight American imams ( n = 8) were interviewed for this qualitative study. Transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Half of participants ( n = 4) reported experiences of burnout. The undefined job role, unrealistic job expectations, perfectionism, poor compensation, and mosque board politics were major sources of stress. Imams engaged in bo…
Mental health (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (5 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (4 works) · Geography (3 works) · Immigration (3 works)