The Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) at UC Berkeley is the product of years of collaboration, discussions, and brainstorming between Muslim student leaders and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). MMHI was designed to address the multiple barriers that Muslim students (many also students of color) faced in seeking mental healthcare from CAPS. Through MMHI, therapists from Khalil Center provide free consultation hours to students to provide wellness check-ins and support rooted in faith. Beyond their Islamic identities, MMHI’s therapists are trained and practice just like any other therapist, with the exception that meetings are unlimited, free, and anonymous. MMHI also provides a platform through which UC Berkeley students can discuss how best to confront and erase the stigma of mental health in our communities on campus and in our personal lives. Throughout the academic year, we host events, talks, and socials to promote wellness and build community.
