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Papers by Amber Haque
Journal of Muslim Mental Health
Mental Health in Qatar (Cambridge Scholars Publishing), 2020
Mental Health in Qatar: Challenges and Prospects is the first volume of its kind to explore in br... more Mental Health in Qatar: Challenges and Prospects is the first volume of its kind to explore in breadth and in-depth the field of mental health in Qatar. The development of mental health services and the support of mental health research are priority areas in the strategic vision of this country. Through the voices of experts in the field working in service of this vision, this volume covers everything from the history of mental health systems development, administrative and academic growth and challenges, the treatment of all ages and special populations, to mental health challenges at schools and in the workplace. Within each section, authors from across the range of mental health disciplines in Qatar discuss the developments and the challenges faced in this rapidly developing country. The book is suitable for practitioners, researchers, administrators, academics, students, and a general audience both within Qatar and beyond.
American Journal of Islam and Society, 2001
Writing is certainly one of man's greatest inventions, and good writing is askill which eleva... more Writing is certainly one of man's greatest inventions, and good writing is askill which elevates one's position in the society of the learned. The otherside of the coin is poor writing that leads to poor communication and oftenmiscommunication between the writer and the reader(s). Writing in theacademic world is all the more important, as it is the only means ofscholarly expression. The quality of good writing skills is a cause ofconcern for many teachers at various stages of education, especially at thetertiary level. This is perhaps more true of students whose native languageis not English, and for lecturers who have to teach such students.The book under review is a collection of essays written by lecturers andwriting specialists primarily at the University of Western Cape (UWC).It is divided into six major parts and fourteen chapters. The essays arewritten on various themes that provide guidelines for developing writingskiUs in the academic setting. The book is edited by ...
American Journal of Islam and Society, 2001
American Journal of Islam and Society, 2005
The Muslim world remains embroiled in a whole host of religious, social,political, economic, and ... more The Muslim world remains embroiled in a whole host of religious, social,political, economic, and cultural disputes. Without any real internationalinfluence, despite the 57-member Organization of the Islamic Conference,great wealth, and large numbers, Muslims are mere spectators in world politics;Islam is synonymous with extremism; and Muslims are often labeled asterrorists. Such issues, as well as questions of media bias, the validity of the“clash of civilizations” thesis, Islamophobia, and realistic Muslim responsesled to the above conference, initiated by the Department of Psychology,International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur.Held at the Putra World Trade Center and hosted by IIUM on August4-6, 2004, this conference attempted to highlight and devise solutions tosome of these burning issues. Distinguished scholars presented 120 selectedpapers, in addition to several panel discussions and keynote speeches.About 400 delegates from over 30 countries participated, a...
The Wiley Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences, 2020
Intellectual Discourse, 2013
1 Psychology and religion 1 2. Religion and psychology 14 3. Religiou behaviour 27 4. Religious t... more 1 Psychology and religion 1 2. Religion and psychology 14 3. Religiou behaviour 27 4. Religious thoughts 58 5. Religious Feelings 76 6. How Religion can affect behaviour, thought and feeling 114
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 2016
Researchers from around the world have conducted numerous studies in the last few decades explori... more Researchers from around the world have conducted numerous studies in the last few decades exploring the unique cultural and religious nuances of the application of clinical psychology to Muslim clients as a response to the traditional Eurocentric narratives of psychology. This paper is a review of the last 10 years of research within this domain. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify research topical trends in the literature related to the subject. The following five themes emerged: 1) Unification of western psychological models with Islamic beliefs and practices; 2) Research on historical accounts of Islamic Psychology and its rebirth 76 Amber Haque, Fahad Khan, Hooman Keshavarzi, and Abdallah Rothman in the modern era; 3) Development of theoretical models and frameworks within Islamic Psychology; 4) Development of interventions and techniques within Islamic psychology; and 5) Development of assessment tools and scales normed for use with Muslims. Recommendations are also p...
Intellectual Discourse, 2000
Historically speaking, psychology and religion have worked separately toward the goal of improvin... more Historically speaking, psychology and religion have worked separately toward the goal of improving mental health among the people. Can psychology and religion work together and reap better results for the client? How important is religion for the people and how important are religious values for psychologists? What is the relationship between religion and mental health? How today's schools of psychology deal with the religious client? How is religion integrated in psychotherapy? These and other related issues are addressed in this paper. It is concluded that psychologists are obligated to work within the value system of the client and that this approach would achieve a more positive therapeutic outcome.
American Journal of Islam and Society, 1998
Religion is a pervasive and influential phenomenon in the lives of m ypeople. Instances of religi... more Religion is a pervasive and influential phenomenon in the lives of m ypeople. Instances of religious behavior are easily found in almost allsocieties and cultures of the world. However, psychology, as a behavioralscience has largely ignored the study of religion and its profoundimpact on human behavior. This article attempts to explore the relationshipbetween psychology and religion and how these two disciplinesinteract. After a general overview of the relationship between thetwo disciplines, Islamization of psychology is suggested as a way outof the current impasse between psychology and religion.
Journal of Religion and Health, 2004
Muslims have lived in America for centuries and their numbers are increasing like those of any ot... more Muslims have lived in America for centuries and their numbers are increasing like those of any other ethnic or religious group living in America. There is a growing awareness among mental health professionals of how to deal with mental health issues of the American minorities but little, if any, research is available on American Muslims. American living presents unique challenges to the Muslims who stick to their Islamic faith. The nature of Islamic faith and the concept of mental health in Islam are presented in this paper as well as the stressors that lead to mental health problems among the Muslims. The article also covers the response of Muslim communities to such challenges and the prescriptions given in Islam for positive mental health. Recommendations are outlined in the hope of initiating relevant research that would address the psychological needs of this largely neglected minority.
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 2014
To investigate the prevalence and analyze the risk factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in Tang... more To investigate the prevalence and analyze the risk factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in Tangxia Community, Guangzhou, a community representative of the process of urbanization in China. A total of 1 823 delivery women in Tangxia Community, Guangzhou were screened with the Chinese Version of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Hamilton Depression Scale and Social Support Rating Scale. The risk factors were evaluated by self-made questionnaire based on literature interview combined with expert consultation. The data collected were analyzed using Student's t test and logistic regression in SPSS16.0. The prevalence of PPD in Tangxia Community, Guangzhou was 27.37%. Mutivariant logistic regression analysis identified mode of delivery, puerperant from one-child family, relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and fetus gender as the risk factors of PPD while housing condition was negatively correlated with the incidence of PPD with OR value of 0.82.The the total s...
Journal of Muslim Mental Health
This study explored how women breast cancer survivors who underwent radical mastectomy experience... more This study explored how women breast cancer survivors who underwent radical mastectomy experienced stress and adversity and managed their diagnosis and treatment. This study is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with a convenience sample of 22 participants. Qualitative analysis and discussion groups were conducted in the participant’s homes over 18 months. Thematic analysis resulted in four overarching categories that illustrated how being a woman was challenged and restructured from the participants’ personal experiences. The participants’ coping strategies were primarily reflected in their spirituality, optimism, the embrace of healthy lifestyles, and pink ribbon activism.
Global Psychologies
This chapter outlines the basic concepts rooted in Islamic religious and spiritual traditions. Th... more This chapter outlines the basic concepts rooted in Islamic religious and spiritual traditions. The different types of fitrah, nature of human soul, and the dynamics of the metaphysical elements like nafs, aql, and ruh are explored with their effects on human personality. Concepts of Jinn, Satan and evil eye and their influences on human personality as well as contributions of some prominent early Muslim scholars to psychology are discussed. It is hoped that with the growth of indigenous psychologies, Islamic psychology will also be researched and developed in various parts of the world.
Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
European Psychiatry
BackgroundThis paper examines the historical development of mental health services in the UAE inc... more BackgroundThis paper examines the historical development of mental health services in the UAE including formation of federal laws associated with mental health and ministerial decrees. It also discusses cultural considerations in mental health practice in a society that is highly pluralistic and populated mainly by foreigners. The sharia aspects of mental health are also addressed.AimsThe aims of the paper are to familiarize readers in above areas and encourage further work in the area of mental health in UAE.MethodsThe research is based on literature review.ResultsAll federal laws and ministerial decrees are listed and local cultural considerations and sharia laws discussed, as they are unique to his country and region.ConclusionAlthough mental health is traditionally neglected in this country it is developing very fast and it is essential to keep track of and encourage such growth for the benefit of consumers and mental health professionals.Disclosure of interestThe authors have n...
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 2009
Journal of Muslim Mental Health
Mental Health in Qatar (Cambridge Scholars Publishing), 2020
Mental Health in Qatar: Challenges and Prospects is the first volume of its kind to explore in br... more Mental Health in Qatar: Challenges and Prospects is the first volume of its kind to explore in breadth and in-depth the field of mental health in Qatar. The development of mental health services and the support of mental health research are priority areas in the strategic vision of this country. Through the voices of experts in the field working in service of this vision, this volume covers everything from the history of mental health systems development, administrative and academic growth and challenges, the treatment of all ages and special populations, to mental health challenges at schools and in the workplace. Within each section, authors from across the range of mental health disciplines in Qatar discuss the developments and the challenges faced in this rapidly developing country. The book is suitable for practitioners, researchers, administrators, academics, students, and a general audience both within Qatar and beyond.
American Journal of Islam and Society, 2001
Writing is certainly one of man's greatest inventions, and good writing is askill which eleva... more Writing is certainly one of man's greatest inventions, and good writing is askill which elevates one's position in the society of the learned. The otherside of the coin is poor writing that leads to poor communication and oftenmiscommunication between the writer and the reader(s). Writing in theacademic world is all the more important, as it is the only means ofscholarly expression. The quality of good writing skills is a cause ofconcern for many teachers at various stages of education, especially at thetertiary level. This is perhaps more true of students whose native languageis not English, and for lecturers who have to teach such students.The book under review is a collection of essays written by lecturers andwriting specialists primarily at the University of Western Cape (UWC).It is divided into six major parts and fourteen chapters. The essays arewritten on various themes that provide guidelines for developing writingskiUs in the academic setting. The book is edited by ...
American Journal of Islam and Society, 2001
American Journal of Islam and Society, 2005
The Muslim world remains embroiled in a whole host of religious, social,political, economic, and ... more The Muslim world remains embroiled in a whole host of religious, social,political, economic, and cultural disputes. Without any real internationalinfluence, despite the 57-member Organization of the Islamic Conference,great wealth, and large numbers, Muslims are mere spectators in world politics;Islam is synonymous with extremism; and Muslims are often labeled asterrorists. Such issues, as well as questions of media bias, the validity of the“clash of civilizations” thesis, Islamophobia, and realistic Muslim responsesled to the above conference, initiated by the Department of Psychology,International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur.Held at the Putra World Trade Center and hosted by IIUM on August4-6, 2004, this conference attempted to highlight and devise solutions tosome of these burning issues. Distinguished scholars presented 120 selectedpapers, in addition to several panel discussions and keynote speeches.About 400 delegates from over 30 countries participated, a...
The Wiley Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences, 2020
Intellectual Discourse, 2013
1 Psychology and religion 1 2. Religion and psychology 14 3. Religiou behaviour 27 4. Religious t... more 1 Psychology and religion 1 2. Religion and psychology 14 3. Religiou behaviour 27 4. Religious thoughts 58 5. Religious Feelings 76 6. How Religion can affect behaviour, thought and feeling 114
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 2016
Researchers from around the world have conducted numerous studies in the last few decades explori... more Researchers from around the world have conducted numerous studies in the last few decades exploring the unique cultural and religious nuances of the application of clinical psychology to Muslim clients as a response to the traditional Eurocentric narratives of psychology. This paper is a review of the last 10 years of research within this domain. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify research topical trends in the literature related to the subject. The following five themes emerged: 1) Unification of western psychological models with Islamic beliefs and practices; 2) Research on historical accounts of Islamic Psychology and its rebirth 76 Amber Haque, Fahad Khan, Hooman Keshavarzi, and Abdallah Rothman in the modern era; 3) Development of theoretical models and frameworks within Islamic Psychology; 4) Development of interventions and techniques within Islamic psychology; and 5) Development of assessment tools and scales normed for use with Muslims. Recommendations are also p...
Intellectual Discourse, 2000
Historically speaking, psychology and religion have worked separately toward the goal of improvin... more Historically speaking, psychology and religion have worked separately toward the goal of improving mental health among the people. Can psychology and religion work together and reap better results for the client? How important is religion for the people and how important are religious values for psychologists? What is the relationship between religion and mental health? How today's schools of psychology deal with the religious client? How is religion integrated in psychotherapy? These and other related issues are addressed in this paper. It is concluded that psychologists are obligated to work within the value system of the client and that this approach would achieve a more positive therapeutic outcome.
American Journal of Islam and Society, 1998
Religion is a pervasive and influential phenomenon in the lives of m ypeople. Instances of religi... more Religion is a pervasive and influential phenomenon in the lives of m ypeople. Instances of religious behavior are easily found in almost allsocieties and cultures of the world. However, psychology, as a behavioralscience has largely ignored the study of religion and its profoundimpact on human behavior. This article attempts to explore the relationshipbetween psychology and religion and how these two disciplinesinteract. After a general overview of the relationship between thetwo disciplines, Islamization of psychology is suggested as a way outof the current impasse between psychology and religion.
Journal of Religion and Health, 2004
Muslims have lived in America for centuries and their numbers are increasing like those of any ot... more Muslims have lived in America for centuries and their numbers are increasing like those of any other ethnic or religious group living in America. There is a growing awareness among mental health professionals of how to deal with mental health issues of the American minorities but little, if any, research is available on American Muslims. American living presents unique challenges to the Muslims who stick to their Islamic faith. The nature of Islamic faith and the concept of mental health in Islam are presented in this paper as well as the stressors that lead to mental health problems among the Muslims. The article also covers the response of Muslim communities to such challenges and the prescriptions given in Islam for positive mental health. Recommendations are outlined in the hope of initiating relevant research that would address the psychological needs of this largely neglected minority.
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 2014
To investigate the prevalence and analyze the risk factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in Tang... more To investigate the prevalence and analyze the risk factors of postpartum depression (PPD) in Tangxia Community, Guangzhou, a community representative of the process of urbanization in China. A total of 1 823 delivery women in Tangxia Community, Guangzhou were screened with the Chinese Version of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Hamilton Depression Scale and Social Support Rating Scale. The risk factors were evaluated by self-made questionnaire based on literature interview combined with expert consultation. The data collected were analyzed using Student's t test and logistic regression in SPSS16.0. The prevalence of PPD in Tangxia Community, Guangzhou was 27.37%. Mutivariant logistic regression analysis identified mode of delivery, puerperant from one-child family, relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and fetus gender as the risk factors of PPD while housing condition was negatively correlated with the incidence of PPD with OR value of 0.82.The the total s...
Journal of Muslim Mental Health
This study explored how women breast cancer survivors who underwent radical mastectomy experience... more This study explored how women breast cancer survivors who underwent radical mastectomy experienced stress and adversity and managed their diagnosis and treatment. This study is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with a convenience sample of 22 participants. Qualitative analysis and discussion groups were conducted in the participant’s homes over 18 months. Thematic analysis resulted in four overarching categories that illustrated how being a woman was challenged and restructured from the participants’ personal experiences. The participants’ coping strategies were primarily reflected in their spirituality, optimism, the embrace of healthy lifestyles, and pink ribbon activism.
Global Psychologies
This chapter outlines the basic concepts rooted in Islamic religious and spiritual traditions. Th... more This chapter outlines the basic concepts rooted in Islamic religious and spiritual traditions. The different types of fitrah, nature of human soul, and the dynamics of the metaphysical elements like nafs, aql, and ruh are explored with their effects on human personality. Concepts of Jinn, Satan and evil eye and their influences on human personality as well as contributions of some prominent early Muslim scholars to psychology are discussed. It is hoped that with the growth of indigenous psychologies, Islamic psychology will also be researched and developed in various parts of the world.
Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
European Psychiatry
BackgroundThis paper examines the historical development of mental health services in the UAE inc... more BackgroundThis paper examines the historical development of mental health services in the UAE including formation of federal laws associated with mental health and ministerial decrees. It also discusses cultural considerations in mental health practice in a society that is highly pluralistic and populated mainly by foreigners. The sharia aspects of mental health are also addressed.AimsThe aims of the paper are to familiarize readers in above areas and encourage further work in the area of mental health in UAE.MethodsThe research is based on literature review.ResultsAll federal laws and ministerial decrees are listed and local cultural considerations and sharia laws discussed, as they are unique to his country and region.ConclusionAlthough mental health is traditionally neglected in this country it is developing very fast and it is essential to keep track of and encourage such growth for the benefit of consumers and mental health professionals.Disclosure of interestThe authors have n...
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 2009