By: Sharina Khan
September 10th marked The Muslim Community Care Foundation’s first health and wellness fair. Organized by mental health professionals, the fair hosted several speakers from the Muslim community to address topics such as maternal mental health, navigating the healthcare system, physical fitness and the positive effects on mental health, and myths and misconceptions of mental health in Islam.
The event hosted a number of vendors and attendees were able to mingle and speak with presenters as well as other MCCF professionals. The large hall of the Fleetwood community centre was filled with people willing to listen to professionals in the Muslim community to help better understand health and mental wellness. Food and refreshments were provided.
Attendees met with vendors such as Nisa homes, Deans Pharmacy, Abacus Behaviour Consulting, Blossoming Corner, Dr. Imane Squalle, ND and many more.
Unfortunately, mental health happens to be a highly taboo topic amongst many communities. For years people have suffered in silence however, events like this help brings awareness and encouragement to those seeking help. The MCCF mental health team hopes to make the health and wellness fair a more frequent event and accessible to all who wish to join.
Muslim Community Care is always seeking donations. It is through generous donations that MCCF can provide mental health support to people in the community who are in need. Please donate at https://muslimcommunitycarefoundation.org. Donations are eligible for tax receipts.
