A Catalyst for Change
The Muslim Mental Health Conference (MMHC) is the longest-running academic conference dedicated to advancing mental health care for Muslim communities. Since its inception in 2009, MMHC has addressed the unique challenges faced by these underserved communities, often compounded by sociocultural, religious, and stigma-related barriers to care.
The success of the inaugural conference underscored the need for an annual platform to foster dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across education, research, and clinical practice. Over the past 17 years, MMHC has grown into a global hub, drawing speakers and participants from across the United States and over 30 countries. Its diverse programming reflects the complexity of the Muslim experience, tackling critical topics such as global mental health, Islamophobia, suicide prevention, refugee mental health, women’s mental health, LGBTQIA+ issues, Islamic psychology, race in America, marriage, health informatics, and bioethics.
Now a hybrid event, MMHC engages over 600 participants, including mental health professionals, scholars, community leaders, and advocates. Beyond serving as a space for learning and networking, the conference has driven the growth of global Muslim mental health initiatives, hosted three international conferences and fostered academic and institutional partnerships.
MMHC is more than a conference—it’s a catalyst for change, empowerment, and the advancement of cultural psychiatry and global mental health initiatives.
I invite you to support this vital work through your sponsorship and help shape the future of Muslim mental health.
Farha Abbasi, MD
Founder, Executive Director