Understanding the Mental Health Needs of American Muslims
Recommendations and Considerations for Practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4455315 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sameera Ahmed (0000-0003-0627-1883, Youth & Family Services), Linda A Reddy (0000-0001-8314-2810, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 207-218 |
| Publication date | 2007-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0883-8534 • E-ISSN: 2161-1912 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/j.2161-1912.2007.tb00061.x |
| OpenAlex | W2082178736 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 40 |
| References cited | 20 |
American Muslims represent a heterogeneous population that is underserved by the mental health community, despite increased psychological distress reported since 9/11. This article offers professionals an understanding of the mental health needs of American Muslims. Recommendations for conducting culturally responsive assessments and treatment are offered.Los Musulmanes Americanos representan un grupo de población heterogéneo que no se encuentra suficientemente abastecido por la comunidad de profesionales en salud mental, a pesar de un creciente malestar psicológico observado desde el 9/11. Este artículo of rece a los profesionales un entendimiento de las necesidades en salud mental de los Musulmanes Americanos. Se ofrecen tratamientos y recomendaciones para llevar a cabo evaluaciones culturalmente sensibles
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| Unique citing works | 40 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,35 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2025 (17) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 40 |