American Muslims are at high risk of suicide -- 20 years post-9/11, the links between Islamophobia and suicide remain unexplored
- Written by Amelia Noor-Oshiro, PhD Candidate in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
American Muslims are two times as likely to attempt suicide compared to other major faith groups.MmeEmil/E+ via Getty ImagesThis year, 9/11 holds a dual significance for Americans across the country. It not only marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic events and lives lost since Sept. 11, 2001, but also National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week....