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What Role Does Spirituality Play in the Practice of Medicine?
Physician Health Program town hall explores its importance for patients, doctors.
Faith can help patients and health-care providers alike, said Dr. Yusra Ahmad, a community and academic psychiatrist in Toronto. To her, the word Muslim isn’t just a noun, it’s also a verb, “still and moving at the same time.
“It means one who attains inner peace by actively trusting in and surrendering one’s whole self to the creator of all the worlds,” she said.
Faith can help patients and health-care providers alike, said Dr. Yusra Ahmad, a community and academic psychiatrist in Toronto. To her, the word Muslim isn’t just a noun, it’s also a verb, “still and moving at the same time.
“It means one who attains inner peace by actively trusting in and surrendering one’s whole self to the creator of all the worlds,” she said.
Spirituality Town Hall: Listen to a Meaningful Dialogue on Spirituality
While the role of spirituality in recovery from substance use disorders may be emphasized by many physicians who recognize its importance — especially those working in the field of addiction — the broader role of spirituality in healing and other areas of medicine is easily overlooked, misunderstood or dismissed. In addition, spirituality is often a topic that doesn't figure even peripherally in physician training. And yet, spirituality — defined broadly as an experience of transcendence, or more specifically in reference to religion — plays an important role in the practice of medicine, and its influence extends beyond the more familiar (or acceptable) role it is known to play in recovery and 12 Step Programs.
The December 7 event was hosted by OMA PHP leaders Dr. Jon Novick, Ted Bober and Laura Mattila.
Panellists:
Dr. Yusra Ahmad
Dr. Ken Fung
Dr. Michael Kaufmann
Dr. Chase McMurren
Dr. Rose Zacharias
The December 7 event was hosted by OMA PHP leaders Dr. Jon Novick, Ted Bober and Laura Mattila.
Panellists:
Dr. Yusra Ahmad
Dr. Ken Fung
Dr. Michael Kaufmann
Dr. Chase McMurren
Dr. Rose Zacharias
UofTMed Magazine
“Each of us is a whole person, yet medicine has adopted a very ‘divide and conquer’ approach to the human experience, and even to the human body”
You can read more about healing the mind, body... and soul with Dr. Yusra Ahmad in the latest issue of UofTMed magazine.
You can read more about healing the mind, body... and soul with Dr. Yusra Ahmad in the latest issue of UofTMed magazine.
Dr. Yusra Ahmad Recognized at the Governor General's Residence on the Occasion of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Dr. Yusra Ahmad was invited to Ottawa for the May 18, 2022 reception to meet with HRH Prince Charles at the Governor General's residence on the occasion of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Dr. Ahmad selected because of her work on Mindfully Muslim for the last 5 years as well as her advocacy around gender-based violence, cultural safety, and refugee mental health.
Dr. Yusra had the opportunity to speak with the Prince of Wales about the Islamic Gardens at Highgrove. They also spoke about his preservation of the Islamic arts and Dr. Yusra's work on Mindfully Muslim.
Dr. Yusra had the opportunity to speak with the Prince of Wales about the Islamic Gardens at Highgrove. They also spoke about his preservation of the Islamic arts and Dr. Yusra's work on Mindfully Muslim.
OPA Centenary Event: Celebrating a Century of Psychiatry
On the evening of April 26, 2021, OPA members, supporters, and guests came together to mark the close-out of our 100-year anniversary. This virtual event was a unique opportunity to learn about the OPA's advocacy initiatives and various developments in the areas of mental health/addictions, to meet and to interact with the team behind the acclaimed CTV/NBC medical drama "Transplant", to listen to poetry, and to visit our other art exhibits. The keynote address was delivered by the Hon. Michael A. Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health & Addictions.
Rise in Mental Health Issues Related to COVID-19
Drs. Sarita Verma Vicky Stergiopoulos and Yusra Ahmad discuss what they talked about during their panel about COVID-19 and mental health.
How to Help Students Get Back on Track as Pandemic Disruptions Continue
As another school year starts amid pandemic disruption, what can be done to help students get back on track — academically, socially, and emotionally? We talk to Graeme Hopkins, a Grade 12 student in Saskatoon who wants schools to return to regular semesters; Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in school-based mental health and violence prevention at the University of Ottawa, who helped author a recent policy briefing on children and schools during COVID-19; and Dr. Yusra Ahmad, a psychiatrist and clinical lecturer in the department of psychiatry at the University of Toronto.
Road to Recovery with Yonah Budd - Saturday, January 22nd, 2022
On today's episode, Yonah speaks to Psychiatrist, Group Therapist Facilitator & Creator of Mindfully Muslim Dr. Yusra Ahmad about psychiatrist burnout. He then speaks with Louis March, founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement about local recent gun violence, followed by Ronan Levy, Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health about Canada approving psychedelics for therapeutic means.
All of that and more on today's episode of Road to Recovery with Yonah Budd.
Reach out to Yonah anytime by visiting The Farm Rehab, calling 1-877-777-5808, or emailing the show at roadtorecovery@640toronto.com
All of that and more on today's episode of Road to Recovery with Yonah Budd.
Reach out to Yonah anytime by visiting The Farm Rehab, calling 1-877-777-5808, or emailing the show at roadtorecovery@640toronto.com
OPA - We're Listening - Jan 26, 2022
0:00-3:28 - Introductory Remarks (Opening Remarks, Land Acknowledgment)
3:29-10:57- Indigenous Mental Health Presentation
10:58-48:34 - Keynote Address & Interview
48:35-1:03:54 - Resilience Exploration
1:03:55-1:23:24 - Cross-Border Collaborations for Suicide Prevention
1:23:25-1:26:50 - Closing Remarks
#BellLetsTalk #Jackorg #BTWFoundation
3:29-10:57- Indigenous Mental Health Presentation
10:58-48:34 - Keynote Address & Interview
48:35-1:03:54 - Resilience Exploration
1:03:55-1:23:24 - Cross-Border Collaborations for Suicide Prevention
1:23:25-1:26:50 - Closing Remarks
#BellLetsTalk #Jackorg #BTWFoundation
OPA Breakout Community Psychiatry Advocacy Award
This award is supported by the Council of the Ontario Psychiatric Association. The OPA Breakout Community Psychiatry Advocacy Award recognizes contributions to the profession of psychiatry and to the public by a community psychiatrist engaging in grassroots advocacy in their local area. It is expected that candidates have not previously had provincial or national level recognition for their advocacy work. The successful candidate must spend a majority of her/his time engaged in delivery of clinical services. The award is open to OPA members who have been engaged in advocacy work through one or more of the following areas: clinical care, education, and administration.
Dr. Yusra Ahmad was a recipient of the 2019 OPA Breakout Community Psychiatry Advocacy Award.
Dr. Yusra Ahmad was a recipient of the 2019 OPA Breakout Community Psychiatry Advocacy Award.
Doctors Document the Devastating Fallout on Mental Health
OMATalks targets COVID’s impact
Alcohol and drug use are up; our young people are dealing with rising levels of depression and anxiety and more women are experiencing increased domestic abuse.
And there’s more.
Our seniors are feeling alone, their caregivers worn out, and marginalized communities have been pushed further into isolation.
People are suffering as the worst public health crisis of our generation takes an alarming toll on our mental health and well-being. And Ontario’s doctors are working through strategies to help.
Alcohol and drug use are up; our young people are dealing with rising levels of depression and anxiety and more women are experiencing increased domestic abuse.
And there’s more.
Our seniors are feeling alone, their caregivers worn out, and marginalized communities have been pushed further into isolation.
People are suffering as the worst public health crisis of our generation takes an alarming toll on our mental health and well-being. And Ontario’s doctors are working through strategies to help.
As a Parent and a Teacher, Here’s What I’m Doing to Avoid Back-to-School COVID-19 Burnout
Dr. Yusra Ahmad, psychiatrist and clinical lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, to talk about how educators, parents and students can prepare for the upcoming school year.
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