Dr. Rania Awaad, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, USA, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islmic Psychology Lab. In the community, she serves as the President of Maristn, a holistic mental health non-profit organisation serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Follow her [...]

Merve Nursoy-Demir, MA, obtained her bachelor's degrees in the Departments of Psychology and History at Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey. Upon completing her master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Merve started working in the Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islmic Psychology Lab. Currently, her research topics are on mental health practices, institutions, and theories in Islmic history.

Chapter 1: Strong Roots Lead to Blossoming Fruits: Foundations of the Maristns. Chapter 2: The Formation of Maristns Across Time and Space. Chapter 3: Finance, Administration, and Maintenance of Services in Maristns. Chapter 4: Cure and Care: A Survey of Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Illness in Maristns. Chapter 5: A Haven of Wellness: Unveiling the Healing Architecture of Maristns. Chapter 6: The Maristn Blueprint: A Model for Holistic Care. Chapter 7: Conclusion.