Date/Time
5.25 CEs
This full-day, in-person conference, is designed for service providers, healthcare professionals, and interfaith leaders, will equip attendees with inclusive, faith-informed strategies to support mental wellness, with particular attention to the needs of the Muslim community. Through expert presentations, case studies, and collaborative discussions, participants will gain practical tools to better serve diverse communities with compassion and cultural humility.
Objectives:
• Understand the core values of the Muslim community and their role in guiding caregiving, health care, and community engagement.
• Identify signs of isolation, loneliness, and emotional distress in minority older adult populations and understand their impact on mental health and cognitive functioning.
• Gain practical tools for using faith and culturally informed approaches to support individuals and families experiencing grief and loss in the Muslim community.
• Apply evidence-based, culturally responsive assessment and intervention strategies for working with older Muslim adults.
Full Agenda and Session Description:
Bridging Faith and Care - Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Mental Health in Older Adults.pdf
Audience: service providers, mental health professionals, social workers, faith leaders, students and anyone committed to enhancing culturally sensitive care.
Location:
The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD 21045
Sponsored By: Univeristy of Maryland School of Graduate Studies Geriatrics & Gerontology Education & Research (GGEAR) Program
Cost:
Student Registration: $15.00
General Registration: $50.00
5.25 CEUs: $75.00 (Registrants must pay the CEU fee in addition to the applicable registration fee.)
For questions, please email Hadhya Alzawm at hadhya@amssmd.org
Registration deadline: February 2nd, 2026