
Omar Khan is the co-founder and CEO of Ruh Care. Ruh is a Muslim-led mental wellness brand that aims to help improve the mental and spiritual well-being of the world. They offer three resources to support your mental health journey: Ruh Care Online Therapy Platform: An online therapy platform offering accessible, culturally, and faith-responsive mental health care. Ruh Care Directory: The largest global directory of Muslim therapists, aiming to help clients find therapists nearby who share their values. Ruh Mindfulness App: An Islamic mindfulness & contemplation app that integrates psychology and Islam, designed to improve mental and spiritual well-being. 0:00 - Introduction 2:40 - Why do we need Muslim therapists? 4:05 - What kind of struggles are we facing? 6:40 - Breaking through the stigma 10:33 - Does talking to a therapist mean something is wrong with me? 11:52 - Will people find out I am talking to a therapist? 13:27 - What about the cost? 14:50 - Dealing with addiction 19:45 - What about cultural sensitivities? 20:55 - Finding your intention 22:09 - The cost of inaction can be massive 23:29 - Is my iman weak? 26:10 - Asking Omar about non-profit fulfilment