Leveraging technology to foster self-compassion and community support for Canadian Muslim youth mental health

The mental health of Canadian Muslims has recently become a growing concern, with many facing unique challenges at the intersection of faith, culture, and modern life. Therefore, Ahmed’s study aims to evaluate a novel approach, a customized faith-sensitive mindfulness app, with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, designed specifically for Muslim youth, as a tool to cope with stress and psychoeducation. Ahmed’s team will evaluate the efficacy of this app on enhancing self-compassion and improving compassion toward mental illnesses.