Communities of Arab descent are a growing population in the U.S., and come from a diverse variety of backgrounds and belief systems. It is unknown exactly how many individuals within Arab American communities live with mental health conditions as they are vastly underrepresented in research. We continue to advocate for greater research and support of Arab communities.
Mental health resources for communities of Arab descent
Resources from MHA
- Take a mental health test
- Mental health during global conflict
- Racial trauma
- Culturally-based practices
- Community care
- What is health insurance?
- How to find an anti-racist therapist
- Is my therapist being racist?
- I’m angry about the injustices I see around me
Additional resources
- Arab-American Family Support Center
- American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African Psychological Association (AMENA-Psy)
- Inclusive Therapists
- Institute for Muslim Mental Health
- Islamic Relief USA
- Khalil Center
- Muslim Mental Health Toolkit
- My Mantra
- Naseeha Mental Health Helpline
- Palestine Global Mental Health Network
- Resources for Muslim Mental Health Advocates
- SWANA Therapist Collective
- USA Palestine Mental Health Network
- What Does Islam Say About Mental Health?
- Yalla! Let’s Talk
*A note on language: Terminology around cultural identity evolves over time. Individuals may have varying preferences. These resources will primarily use “communities of Arab descent” to acknowledge the diversity within the broader Arab diaspora. This encompasses people from the 22 countries of the Arab world. Some government and academic data cited may use “Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)” or “Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, South Asian (AMEMSA)” communities.
Take a mental health test
If you or a friend are struggling with your mental health, take an anonymous, free, and private mental health test. It only takes a few minutes, and after you are finished, you will be given information about the next steps you can take based on the results.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
