The burden of Depression today is such that the World Health Organisation places it in the top three of all diseases worldwide. Notably, this is disproportionately so in countries deemed “developed” but increasingly prevalent everywhere.
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviour, feelings, and sense of well-being.
People with a depressed mood can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, angry, ashamed, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that were once pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions, experience relationship difficulties and may contemplate, attempt or commit suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems, or reduced energy may also be present.
- Why so?
- What ought we to do now?
- Who do we turn to?
In a community of those who believe in the Creator, the challenge can be simply in being ashamed to seek help or not knowing where best to turn.
To find out answers to these questions and more, please join Dr Muhammad Zeyn Green-Thompson at the upcoming workshop. The event is also available online for non-Cambridge residents for free. Registration is required for online access.
Dr Muhammad Zeyn Green-Thompson is a Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist with interest in Emergency, Perinatal and Neuropsychiatry. Born in South Africa he read medicine there before entering specialist Psychiatry training in London and Cambridge.
Cambridge Islamic College is pleased to introduce a series of lectures on Surah Yusuf by Dr Tareq Moqbel. The lessons from the story of Yusuf ('alayhi salam) are timeless and are relevant to both young and old. This is a great opportunity to spend about an hour every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month reflecting on Surah Yusuf and, also, to socialise with others after the class. These classes are open for everyone, men and women, adults and children, free of charge. We encourage families to attend and there will be creche for younger children with play and activities.
Addiction can oftentimes shake one's faith. Amidst trials people can sometimes question God's mercy resulting in taking solace in addictive substances or activities.
While drugs and alcohol are the most common addictions, behavioural addictions are equally common if not more. Food addictions/eating disorders, gambling, excessive sleeping, Internet & mobile phone addictions, addiction to technology, sexual addictions, football & cricket mania, hero worshipping, obsessive attachment to certain individuals and places are few to mention which are affecting many people on a daily basis.
Adverse consequences may befall those who succumb to addictions resulting in loss of respect, opportunities, education, employment, family life, health and impaired judgement.
- So what ought to be done?
- What remedies to take?
- Who to turn to?
- How to self help?
To find out answers to these questions and more, please join Dr Muhammad Zeyn Green-Thompson at the upcoming workshop. The event is also available online for non-Cambridge residents for free. Registration is required for online access.
Dr Muhammad Zeyn Green-Thompson is a Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist with interest in Emergency, Perinatal and Neuropsychiatry. Born in South Africa he read medicine there before entering specialist Psychiatry training in London and Cambridge.