Right now, Islamophobia is hurting all of us South Asians, Muslim or not. On a very basic level, South Asians -- from Hindus and Sikhs to atheists -- are being dehumanized based upon how we look. This is a burden we all share, not just Muslims.
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By Sheena Vasani | February 22, 2016
Too often many approach mental health issues as personal problems, rather than reflective of greater social and political injustices -- or perhaps even caused by. I think it's one of the reasons mental health problems are not taken seriously enough.
Yet "the personal is political." For centuries, sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination have crushed spirits.
Right now, Islamophobia is hurting all of us South Asians, Muslim or not. On a very basic level, South Asians -- from Hindus and Sikhs to atheists -- are being dehumanized based upon how we look. This is a burden we all share, not just Muslims.
Studies confirm the damage:
1. This 2012 study reveals how Islamophobia negatively affects the mental health of Muslims worldwide, ranging from increased feelings of anxiety to depression. What's more, the study shows one does not even need to actually face discrimination; just the knowledge society fears and shuns those who look like you affects psychological health. That means it's not just Muslims who can suffer from this, but Sikhs, Hindus and even atheist South Asians.
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You can email the writer at thedesiwellbeingproject@gmail.com.
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