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April 9, 2015

Muslim Counselor Talks Trauma, Stigma And The Power Of Community

SchoolsYouth and Teen

The counselor works with Muslim students at Penn and in the greater Philadelphia area, addressing the trauma and anxiety many experience as a result of Islamophobia and mental health stigma. HuffPost spoke with Rashad about the mental health challenges Muslims face in the U.S. today — and what can be done about them.

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