Mental Health & Wellbeing from a Psychological and Islamic Perspective

This is a recorded course

This course has been fully recorded. When you enrol you receive lifetime access to all module recordings, presentations and course materials in your student dashboard, so you can study at your own pace, from anywhere, at any time.

There is no assignment or exam. Once you have watched all the modules and gone through the course materials, you will receive your Certificate of Completion from Sakeena Institute.

About the course

Mental health is rarely something you can figure out on your own. This course brings together clinical psychology and Islamic wisdom to help you understand yourself: your emotions, your patterns, your relationships and what drives your behaviour.

Designed by Diveena Nair, a clinical expert dedicated to evidence-based mental health education, this five-module course reflects a simple belief: understanding your inner world is foundational to your wellbeing and to the wellbeing of everyone around you.

If you are a Muslim, you know that faith and mental health are deeply connected, and this course treats them that way. If you are not religious, the psychological frameworks here are grounded in clinical practice and stand on their own.

You will learn practical skills: how to manage stress, regulate emotions, recognise unhelpful thought patterns, set healthy boundaries and build real resilience. Every module is built around application, with tools you can use immediately.

"Each person carries untapped strengths and resilience, ready to fuel personal growth and navigate life's challenges." Diveena Nair

What you will learn

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand mental health in integrated, nuanced ways
• Identify and manage stress and anxiety using evidence-based techniques
• Recognise unhelpful thought patterns and shift them
• Communicate more clearly and set healthier boundaries
• Build practices that support your long-term wellbeing
• Develop emotional resilience for life's challenges
• Understand the relationship between your faith and mental health

Who is this course for?

• Muslims navigating mental health challenges
• Anyone seeking practical mental health skills
• People wanting deeper self-awareness
• Those building sustainable wellbeing practices

No prior knowledge of psychology or Islamic studies is required.

Course details

• Format: Recorded course with lifetime access
• Modules: 5 recorded modules
• Instructor: Diveena Nair
• Materials: Module recordings, presentations, self-reflection tools and a personal wellbeing plan template in your dashboard
• Certification: Certificate of Completion issued on completing all modules and materials
• Provider: Sakeena Institute

How the course works

1. Enrol and receive immediate access to your student dashboard.
2. Watch the five recorded modules in order, at your own pace.
3. Work through the presentations and practical tools provided with each module.
4. Once all modules and materials are completed, receive your Certificate of Completion.

Course modules

Module 1: Foundations of Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

• How mental health works from psychological and Islamic perspectives
• Common myths about mental health and mental illness
• Why emotional awareness matters and how to begin practising it
• Tools for honest self-reflection

Module 2: Stress, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

• The neuroscience and psychology of stress and anxiety
• How to identify your personal triggers and warning signs
• Practical techniques: grounding, breathing and cognitive strategies
• When and how to use each tool effectively

Module 3: Thoughts, Beliefs and Inner Dialogue

• How your thoughts shape your emotions and actions
• Recognising thinking patterns that do not serve you
• Reframing and restructuring thoughts in evidence-based ways
• Building a healthier inner dialogue

Module 4: Relationships, Boundaries and Emotional Health

• What healthy relationships actually look like
• Setting and maintaining emotional boundaries
• Communication skills that work in real situations
• Managing guilt, conflict and people-pleasing patterns

Module 5: Building Resilience and Sustainable Wellbeing

• What resilience is and how you develop it
• Daily practices for mental and spiritual wellbeing
• Preventing burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Creating a personal wellbeing plan

Course features

• Lifetime access: study at your own pace and revisit modules whenever you need them
• Self-paced learning: no fixed schedule, learn when it fits your life
• Practical tools: every module includes techniques you can use immediately
• Clinically grounded: evidence-based psychology rather than generalised advice
• Faith-integrated: Islamic perspectives woven throughout, with psychological frameworks that work for everyone
• Expert instructor: Diveena Nair brings clinical expertise and a clear teaching approach

About the instructor

Diveena Nair is a clinical expert dedicated to evidence-based mental health education. Her work centres on helping people understand their inner world and build practical, sustainable wellbeing rooted in both clinical practice and faith.

Certificate of Completion

On completing all five modules and the course materials, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Sakeena Institute. No assignment or examination is required.

Important note

This course provides education and practical tools for wellbeing. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a mental health professional, crisis line or emergency services in your area.

Enrol today

Enrol now to receive lifetime access to the complete recorded course and all materials in your dashboard. Begin whenever you are ready and progress at your own pace.