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Biography
Dr. Fahad Khan is an academic, researcher, and clinical psychologist specializing in the integration of faith and mental wellness through the field of Islamic psychology. His professional work is dedicated to advancing mental health within Muslim communities. He has served as the deputy director at Khalil Center, the largest provider of Muslim mental health services in the West, where he supervised clinical and research work.
Dr. Khan’s background includes teaching at various academic institutions in the United States. He is a fellow of the International Association of Islamic Psychology (IAIP) and actively contributes to the field by serving on the editorial boards of several peer-reviewed journals. His work has been recognized with multiple awards. He is a recipient of the American Psychological Foundation’s 2025 Division 29 Early Career Award, and the American Psychological Association's (APA) 2021 Early Career Psychologist Champion and 2020 Early Career Achievement Awards. He has served on numerous committees and divisions of the APA, most recently representing the organization at the United Nations in 2024.
Research Interests
- Muslim Mental Health
- Islamic Psychology
- Intersection of Psychology and Technology
Education/Academic qualification
Clinical Psychology, PhD, Acculturation, Religiosity, and Psychological Distress Among Muslim Americans, Midwestern University
Award Date: 3 Sept 2015
Biomedical Sciences, Master, Evaluation of Kidney Injury Molecule -1 (KIM-1) as an Early Biomarker for Lead (Pb) Nephrotoxicity, Midwestern University
Award Date: 5 Jun 2009
External positions
Instructor, Usul Academy
2024 → …
Deputy Director, Khalil Foundation
2014 → …
Keywords
- BF Psychology
- Muslim Mental Health
- Islamic Psychology
- Spirituality
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Islamic Workbook for Managing Anxiety
Keshavarzi, H., Aycan, S., Altınışık, E., Khan, F. & Kaban, E., 11 Sept 2025Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) and its accompanying Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs Worldwide
Aycan, S., Keshavarzi, H. & Khan, F., 20 Dec 2025, A Guide to Islamic Psychology Programs.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Adaptation of unified protocol treatment for transdiagnostic disorders in Pakistan: A heuristic framework
Nisa, A., Siddiqui, S., Ametaj, A. A. & Khan, F., Sept 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 9, e0308981.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychospiritual Conceptualization of Nafs from the Perspectives of Muhammad Iqbal
Khan, F. & Nisa, A., 2024, In: Journal of Muslim Mental Health. 18, 1, p. 91-100 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Application of Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) and Its Clinical Outcome on Psychological Distress Among American Muslims in Outpatient Therapy
Khan, F., Keshavarzi, H., Ahmad, M., Ashai, S. & Sanders, P., 30 Nov 2023, In: Spirituality in Clinical Practice. 12, 2, p. 147-160 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Publication Peer-review
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Journal of Muslim Mental Health (Journal)
Khan, F. H. (Editor)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review