How Islamophobic rhetoric leaves an impact on the mental health of Muslim Americans

Negative portrayals of Muslims shape public attitudes and lead to increased discrimination, often resulting in hate crimes and psychological harm.

By: Anisah Bagasra, Kennesaw State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 17, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Anisah Bagasra, Kennesaw State University

The war with Iran has led to a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric – spilling into political discourse.

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida posted on X that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” and added in another post, “We need more Islamophobia, not less.” Similarly, U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas called for stopping the entry of “Muslims immigrating to America.” …

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