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AMANAH FAMILY COUNSELING, LLC
Najwa Awad, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Speaking & Media
Podcasts, Interviews and Articles on Mental Health and Well-Being


Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan
Waswâs al-qahri, which means ‘overwhelming whisperings’ in Arabic, is a complex mental health disorder found in Muslim...
Najwa Awad
Jun 24, 20181 min read


How to Implement Change in 2017: Tips from a Licensed Therapist
It is almost 2017 and that means social media and the internet are full of those New Year’s resolution posts, videos, and articles on how...
Najwa Awad
Jun 24, 20181 min read


ADHD: Is it a Real Disorder or a Made Up Phenomenon?
October is ADHD Awareness Month and I want to take some time to clarify misconceptions about this complex disorder. There continues to...
Najwa Awad
Jun 24, 20181 min read
Helping Loved Ones with Depression
📷 Depression is a topic that is often overlooked in the Muslim community but it seems to be growing at an alarming rate. Think of five ...
Najwa Awad
Jun 24, 20181 min read


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The Secret Killer of Our Police Force
I’ve learned a lot about what it’s like to be a police officer from my sister, who has been an officer for a few years now. My sister and...
Najwa Awad
Jun 24, 20181 min read
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