This chapter describes Islamophobia from the American Muslim perspective. It highlights the experience of American Muslims with an emphasis on the current sociopolitical climate. Effects of discrimination on Muslim mental health, help-seeking behaviors, and public health are discussed. In the end, the chapter discusses the current efforts to support Muslim mental health.

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Islamophobia from the American Muslim Perspective

  • Rania Awaad,
  • Sara Maklad,
  • Sanah Ahmed,
  • Asma Begum

摘要

This chapter describes Islamophobia from the American Muslim perspective. It highlights the experience of American Muslims with an emphasis on the current sociopolitical climate. Effects of discrimination on Muslim mental health, help-seeking behaviors, and public health are discussed. In the end, the chapter discusses the current efforts to support Muslim mental health.