Empowering Youth Through Leadership, Service, and Community

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Empowering Youth Through Leadership, Service, and Community |

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The Emerging Leaders Program is dedicated to unlocking potential within young people. The program is designed to nurture leadership skills, foster a sense of community, and empower youth to make a positive impact on the world around them.

An-Nisa STRONG Youth is proud to announce along with Texas Muslimahs is proud to announce our very own city-wide youth seminar 🎉. Registration for the Youth Empowerment Seminar: Islam as a Way of Life is now OPEN!! Register and pay with the link provided in the form (link in our bio):tinyurl.com/EmpowermentSeminar

Often times friends and family will lean on us for support in times of distress. The way we respond to calls for help can produce different outcomes. It's important to offer proper emotional support to someone in need. Above are a few tips on how you can offer emotional support. As always make sure to share this knowledge with others! #depression #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

When someone you care about is depressed, offering advice or wisdom may come from a place of good intentions. However, the words you use may convey a different message if you don't understand the nature of depression and mental illness. It's important to remember that depression is a medical condition that requires treatment, be it with medication, therapy, or both. When you're talking to a loved one about their depression, repeating common phrases can make someone feel that you're minimizing their feelings. This can cause a person with depression to feel feel attacked, misunderstood, or deeply hurt. Above are a list of common sayings you should avoid using when talking to someone with depression. As always make sure to share this knowledge with others! #depression #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

It is important to educate ourselves on the topic of Suicide Prevention🎗. Many of us may know a friend or family member that has expressed suicidal thoughts. How we respond in these situations is extremely important. Here are some dos and don'ts when talking to someone expressing suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable and knowing the warning signs and how to help can save a life. Make sure to share this knowledge with others! #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #stigmafree #youarenotalone

Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death among youth. While September is Suicide Prevention Month🎗, we should always strive to spread awareness on the warning signs. Suicide is preventable and knowing the warning signs can help save a life. Make sure to share this knowledge with others!

As the assignments and tasks 📚 begin to flood in it’s crucial to avoid procrastination. It is important to acknowledge when we procrastinate and understand why we are doing so and tackle it as soon as possible. Here are 6 steps to avoid procrastination! 📌Do you use any of these tip? #studentsuccess #studenttips #student #youth #muslimyouth #procrastination

Deep Breathing 😌 has been proven to have a calming effect on our body and mind and can reduce stress. As school starts many stressors can come into our life. Remember to take a moment for yourself and practice mindfulness and deep breathing. Allow yourself to feel that emotion and release it. #student #studentsucess #studenttips #deepbreathing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

As the school year approaches, it is easy to get overwhelmed with school, work, and other commitments. Engaging in a self-care routine is vital for #studentsuccess. Check out our 6 tips above! Self-care has been proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness, improve energy, and more. Do you do any of these self-care activities? #studentsuccess #student #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth

As part of our August Student Success Series we wanted to provide you with some time management tips! Remember that in order to manage your time effectively you must always plan ahead and figure out how you will spend your time by prioritizing your tasks. From there it is crucial that you do not multitask or allow for distractions so that you are able to finish your tasks quickly and give your best work! #studentsuccess #student #timemanagement #studenttips

Allah gives us the opportunity to fast on the day of Ashura (10th of Muharram), with the opportunity to have all of our minor sins from the previous year forgiven. It is ideal to fast the 9th and 10th or the 10th and 11th or, fast all three. The Prophet ﷺ said about fasting on the day of Ashura: “It will expiate the sins of the past year.” (Sahih Muslim 1162) May Allah ﷻ forgive our past sins on the day of ’Ashura and relieve us of hardship. SAVE | SHARE | TAG A FRIEND as a reminder! #muharram #muharram1444 #ashura #sunnah #sunnahreminders #islam

Often times friends and family will lean on us for support in times of distress. The way we respond to calls for help can produce different outcomes. It's important to offer proper emotional support to someone in need. Above are a few tips on how you

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Youth Helpline Service

The Youth Helpline Service is an upcoming initiative by An-Nisa Hope Center's Emerging Leaders team. We're dedicated to providing crucial support and guidance to young people in our community. As we develop this vital resource, we're actively recruiting passionate individuals to join our team and help us create an encouraging space for youth facing mental health challenges, academic stress, and personal issues.

Our vision is to offer around-the-clock assistance, ensuring that every young person has access to compassionate advice, counseling, and a listening ear whenever they need it. By becoming part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter, more resilient future for our youth.

Stay tuned for updates on our progress, and consider joining us in making a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our community. Together, we can build a supportive network that empowers our youth to overcome life's challenges with confidence.

Volunteer for the Youth Helpline Service

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Feeling Disconnected

Do you feel detached from your body or like you are observing your actions, feelings, and thoughts from a distance? Or maybe a sense that what's happening around you isn't real? Or both?

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Overcoming Destructive Thoughts and Behaviors

The frequency and severity of destructive thoughts and behaviors vary from person to person. In this article, we will discuss both coping mechanisms and how to seek help in more serious situations.

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Destructive Thoughts and Behaviors

Anyone can experience self-destructive thoughts or behaviors regardless of age, gender, background, or situation. It is a fairly common experience however, it is important to take it seriously.

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Managing Stress

When we leave stress unmanaged or let it overwhelm our lives, it can lead to more serious issues. This is something many students struggle with as they approach the school year. To avoid crumbling under the weight of stress, we must develop coping strategies and skills.

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