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Mental Health in Different Religious Groups

Dr Omolade Allen - The University of Manchester

Dr Omolade Allen - The University of Manchester

Project Title: Psychological Support for Black (African and Caribbean) Women with Lived Experience of Breast Cancer Belonging to Muslim and Christian Religious Groups: A Feasibility Study

Brief Summary: This study explores the psychological support provided by Christian and Muslim religious groups to Black (African and Caribbean) women with breast cancer in Greater Manchester, focusing on the types of support offered, their effectiveness, and challenges faced by these communities. By involving women with lived experience, religious leaders, and community organisations, the research will develop culturally sensitive strategies to improve mental health support and address health inequalities.

Start / end dates: 01/06/2025 – 31/03/2026

Contact email: omolade.allen@manchester.ac.uk

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Domenico Giacco and Nathan Hodson - University of Warwick

Project Title: EveryStep for British Muslims: Targeted Psychoeducation to Ensure Muslim Patients Benefit from NHS Talking Therapies

Brief Summary: The EveryStep app from the University of Warwick uses multimedia resources to help improve engagement and outcomes from NHS Talking Therapies. Compared with people with no religion, British Muslims are less likely to complete therapy and less likely to recover. We plan to hold workshops to better understand the reasons for this inequality and then develop resources to provide information and reassurance, which we will then disseminate through the EveryStep app.

Start / end dates: March 2025 to March 2026

Contact email: domenico.giacco@warwick.ac.uk; nathan.hodson@warwick.ac.uk
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Imran Khan - Queen Mary University of London

Project Title: Integrating Islamic Psychology into Psychotherapy: Exploring ACT for Muslim patients (IP-ACT)

Brief Summary: This study focuses on the challenges Muslims face in accessing mental health services, which are influenced by religious beliefs, stigma, and a lack of understanding from healthcare professionals. It aims to explore the importance of faith and mental health among Muslims in Tower Hamlets and Newham, areas with large Muslim populations. The study seeks to understand how Muslims would like to access mental health care and how religious values can be incorporated into therapy. Specifically, it investigates how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be adapted to align with Islamic principles, enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of services. Additionally, the study looks at how both Muslim and non-Muslim therapists can respect and integrate Muslim beliefs in therapy, ensuring patients can fully express themselves in treatment.

Start / end dates: 01.04.25 - 31.03.26

Contact email: Imran.Khan@qmul.ac.uk