The Muslim, State and Mind

Dr Tarek Younis is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University. He researches and writes on Islamophobia, racism in mental health, the securitisation of clinical settings and the politics of psychology. He teaches on the impact of culture, religion, globalization and security policies on mental health. As a registered psychologist, he primarily works with individuals who have experienced racism, Islamophobia and state violence.

Edward Said wrote that the problematisation of Islam by the Western order began with the Crusades and has never gone away.  Infused with the spirit of enquiry of Franz Fanon, this a penetrating and resonant account of how the Western state seeks to pin down and fix the Muslim mind on security grounds. Tarek highlights the ethically dubious role being played by mental health professionals, supposedly apolitical and neutral, in this endeavour- contributing to a climate of deteriorating civil liberties. Essential reading!

• Chapter 1: Introduction: Friendly EarsChapter 2: Islamophobia And The Problem Of Muslim ThoughtChapter 3: Politics And Psychology: The Only Revolution Is WithinChapter 4: The Politics Of Muslim Mental Health: Legitimacy Through SufferingChapter 5:. Security And Extremism: Securing The Muslim MindChapter 6: Neoliberalism And Austerity: Bolstering The Muslim MindChapter 7: Conclusion: The Decolonial Somewhere Between Justice And Peace