Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul

Name: Abu Zayd al-Balkhi's Sustenance of the Soul
Author: Malik Badri
ISBN: 1565645995

by Malik Badri

Ages 18+ · Adults Wellbeing & Self-Help Islamic History

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How a ninth-century Muslim physician described and treated anxiety, depression and OCD using methods like CBT.

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Over a thousand years ago, Abu Zayd al-Balkhi described stress, depression, phobias and obsessive thoughts and treated them with methods we now call cognitive behaviour therapy.

Professor Malik Badri presents his work, showing how it fits with modern psychology while also caring for the soul.

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Ninth-century psychology
Anxiety and depression
Early CBT methods
Body and soul
By Prof. Malik Badri

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Over a thousand years ago, Abu Zayd al-Balkhi described anxiety, depression, phobias and obsessive thoughts and treated them with methods we now call CBT. Professor Malik Badri presents his remarkable work and shows how it cares for both body and soul. Fascinating for anyone interested in mental health and Islam.

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