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Talking about IS and appealing for the release of Alan Henning
Posted on September 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
Recent Media Appearances Last week I signed a letter calling for the release of British hostage Alan Henning. I signed the letter foremostly as a human being, wanting to do something, no matter how small or insignificant to try and help Alan. I have no delusions that #IS would care about what a bunch […]
British Asians with mental illnesses are being failed: we all must do more to overcome stigma and redress inequalities
Posted on September 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
Mental illness is a growing challenge. One in four of us in the UK will suffer with a diagnosable mental illness. Like any community in Britain, Asians are not immune from mental health difficulties, but sadly individuals of South Asian origin suffering with mental illness are often invisible – not just in terms of failing […]
Akeela Ahmed MBE 