Organizational Biography
SEEMA: Support Embrace Empower Mental health Advocacy was co-founded by three Pakistani-American sisters, to honor the memory of their mother, Seema, who passed away in 2012.
SEEMA was developed to bring the conversation of mental health and stigma to the forefront of our Muslim communities, to support one another, rather than suffering alone.
Mission & Vision Statements
We support. SEEMA offers virtual support groups to both individuals living with a mental health condition, as well as their families and loved ones.
We embrace. SEEMA offers families who feel shamed and isolated by the stigma of mental health a sense of belonging via social activities to bring our community members together.
We empower. SEEMA empowers Muslims with the knowledge and tools to understanding mental health via educational workshops and podcasts.
We advocate. SEEMA advocates for support groups within local mosques, as well as trained staff in Islamic schools.
Services/Programs they Provide
Our Services include:
Areas of Strength/Expertise
SEEMA advocates to embrace and empower mental health by way of support groups, educational workshops, social activities, and access to professionals, to eradicate mental health stigma within the Muslim community.
