2020–Present
MUSLIM MIND COLLABORATIVE
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Project Snapshot
Muslim Mind Collaborative is the UK’s first multi-agency platform focused on faith equity in mental health. Founded in response to systemic gaps in how Muslim communities are understood and supported within mental health services, the collaborative brings together voices from across education, health, and social care to shift both practice and policy.
Approach & Ethos
Sabah’s work with Muslim Mind reflects her belief that systems change begins with voice, visibility, and practical tools. Her strategy combines collaborative design with deep listening — ensuring that Muslim communities aren’t treated as an afterthought, but as active stakeholders in shaping mental health services that truly serve.
Sabah's Role & Impact
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Co-founded and shaped the vision for a collaborative national platform centring Muslim mental health needs.
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Developed a national training programme in partnership with Mind UK, aimed at schools, health professionals, and social care teams.
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Led advocacy efforts to increase representation of Muslim communities in policy conversations around mental health.
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Positioned the collaborative as a values-driven, solutions-focused space for faith-informed approaches to care and wellbeing.
Championing Faith-Sensitive Mental Health in Schools
Value Every Mind (VEM) and Resilient Minds are two school-based mental health initiatives I’ve helped design and nurture through the Muslim Mind Collaborative. Together, they bring culturally and faith-sensitive wellbeing education into both Islamic and mainstream schools, supporting thousands of young people to understand stress, anxiety, identity, and emotional resilience in ways that feel relevant and accessible to them. Through creative expression, psychoeducation, and trusted role models, these programmes give young Muslims language for their emotions, a sense of belonging, and practical tools to care for their wellbeing. For me, this work is deeply personal, a way of ensuring today’s students receive the support, representation, and encouragement many of us never had, and a step towards embedding faith-equitable mental health provision across the UK.
Published Reports
CAPACITY BUILDING REPORT: FAITH-CENTRIC MENTAL HEALTH IN ACTION
This report showcases leading examples of grassroots organisations working to improve mental health support within Muslim communities across the UK. Through case studies, insights, and sector recommendations, it highlights how culturally and faith-responsive approaches are transforming access, impact, and equity in mental health care.
CARING FOR EVERY CHILD – Insights Report
This report brings together research, frontline practice, and lived experience to shape a collective vision for faith-sensitive mental healthcare for Muslim children and young people. Explore key findings and sector priorities from the Nurturing Minds Conference.
Hidden Survivors Report
A groundbreaking report commissioned during Sabah’s leadership at BCBN, addressing mental health stigma in Muslim communities. This report laid the foundation for the Muslim Mind Collaborative and helped reframe national policy discussions.
Women in Prison & Mental Wellbeing Report
Examines the intersection of incarceration, gender, and faith-based mental health challenges — offering a faith-sensitive lens for justice reform.