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View article: Why we should care about asylum seeking Latina pregnant migrants
Why we should care about asylum seeking Latina pregnant migrants Open
Latina immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. report high levels of trauma exposure and posttraumatic distress. Our clinical and research experiences highlight the prevalence of these health disparities for pregnant migrants, with serious c…
View article: Intersecting identities, different struggles: The effects of demographics on experiences of discrimination and mental health outcomes among college students in Texas
Intersecting identities, different struggles: The effects of demographics on experiences of discrimination and mental health outcomes among college students in Texas Open
Diversity among college students has increased and, yet experiences of discrimination persist and predict mental health symptoms. The role of various overlapping demographics in predicting discrimination and mental health is understudied. …
View article: Migration and separation among Latinx asylum seekers: Experiences and relations with anxiety and depression
Migration and separation among Latinx asylum seekers: Experiences and relations with anxiety and depression Open
This study sought to describe the experiences of families seeking asylum at the U.S./Mexico border and explore how traveling with and without family was associated with mental health in a large group of Latinx adults. Additionally, we expl…
View article: Apoyando a la juventud [supporting the youth]: Latinx caregivers’ assessment of youth mental health service need and utilization on the Caregiver Support Services Questionnaire
Apoyando a la juventud [supporting the youth]: Latinx caregivers’ assessment of youth mental health service need and utilization on the Caregiver Support Services Questionnaire Open
Established service utilization measures depend on labor- and time-intensive interviews that limit the feasibility of large-scale studies seeking to understand utilization patterns of youth mental health services (MHS) among Latinx familie…
View article: 0193 Latent Sleep Profiles and the Role of Parent-Child Sleep Interactions in Children with a History of Maltreatment
0193 Latent Sleep Profiles and the Role of Parent-Child Sleep Interactions in Children with a History of Maltreatment Open
Introduction Sleep is critical for child development, yet children with maltreatment history frequently experience sleep disturbances linked to poor academic performance, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Children adopted from fos…
View article: Types of traumatic experiences and cultural values associated with posttraumatic stress in recently immigrated asylum‐seekers from Central America
Types of traumatic experiences and cultural values associated with posttraumatic stress in recently immigrated asylum‐seekers from Central America Open
Asylum‐seeking immigrants from Central America experience high prevalence rates of traumatic experiences and posttraumatic stress (PTS). Nonetheless, it is unknown how each type of trauma correlates uniquely to PTS variance and how cultura…
View article: The impact of working with forced migrants in the context of graduate research training.
The impact of working with forced migrants in the context of graduate research training. Open
Researchers, including graduate students, who work with refugees and asylum seekers, are exposed to narratives of torture, trauma, loss, and distress. This paper features the testimonies of the authors as doctoral students and mental healt…
View article: A decolonial and liberation lens to social justice research: Upholding promises for diverse, inclusive, and equitable psychological science.
A decolonial and liberation lens to social justice research: Upholding promises for diverse, inclusive, and equitable psychological science. Open
In the face of harmful disparities and inequities, it is crucial for researchers to critically reflect on methodologies and research practices that can dismantle systems of oppression, accommodate pluralistic realities, and facilitate oppo…
View article: Liderando juntos y revueltos: A collectivistic leadership approach to address Latinx immigrant health and psychological needs.
Liderando juntos y revueltos: A collectivistic leadership approach to address Latinx immigrant health and psychological needs. Open
Psychologists are positioned to help address societal and public health crises in beneficial ways, including collectively working with public sectors to serve marginalized communities. This article highlights the relevance of helping to ad…
View article: An exploratory study of healing circles as a strategy to facilitate resilience in an undocumented community.
An exploratory study of healing circles as a strategy to facilitate resilience in an undocumented community. Open
Within the United States (U.S.), the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted critical inequalities affecting undocumented communities and resulting in particularly heightened stress for members of these communities. In addition to the stress associa…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors and Families: Perspectives from Clinical Experts and Providers
Impact of COVID-19 on Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors and Families: Perspectives from Clinical Experts and Providers Open
The number of unaccompanied immigrant minors (UIMs) and families from Central America seeking asylum in the U.S. continues to rise. This growth, combined with restrictive government policies, led to crowded and suboptimal conditions in Cus…
View article: <i>Buscando la Calma Dentro de la Tormenta</i>: A Brief Review of the Recent Literature on the Impact of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Policies on Stress Among Latinx Immigrants
<i>Buscando la Calma Dentro de la Tormenta</i>: A Brief Review of the Recent Literature on the Impact of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Policies on Stress Among Latinx Immigrants Open
The mental health burden associated with anti-immigrant rhetoric and ever-changing immigration policies is undeniable, though the psychological and emotional sequalae may remain invisible for years to come. Exclusionary immigration policie…
View article: Trauma in the American asylum process: Experiences of immigrant families under the migrant protection protocols.
Trauma in the American asylum process: Experiences of immigrant families under the migrant protection protocols. Open
Families arriving to the United States have experienced significant trauma, separation, and loss before and during their journey. Interactions with an unprepared and overwhelmed immigration system further compromises their psychological we…
View article: VALOR: Cultural considerations when assessing Central American immigrant women in behavioral health settings.
VALOR: Cultural considerations when assessing Central American immigrant women in behavioral health settings. Open
The topic of immigration is timely yet polarizing. By definition, to be an immigrant implies being in a state of transition and transformation. The eventual outcome is likely to be influenced by a series of contextual factors starting in t…
View article: Proposing a Model-Based Addition of Risk and Protective Factors to the Evaluation of Displaced Youth
Proposing a Model-Based Addition of Risk and Protective Factors to the Evaluation of Displaced Youth Open
Immigrant youth displaced from their homes are at great risk for developing emotional and behavioral symptoms and, therefore, they often present for assessment services in school, medical, and justice settings. The aim of this report is to…
View article: Trauma exposure and trauma symptoms as predictors of police perceptions in Latinx youths.
Trauma exposure and trauma symptoms as predictors of police perceptions in Latinx youths. Open
The present study provides novel data on police perceptions in young Latinx immigrants. Findings highlight the need for improved community relations and culturally responsive strategies between law enforcement and communities of color.
View article: Reverse-Coded Items Do Not Work in Spanish: Data From Four Samples Using Established Measures
Reverse-Coded Items Do Not Work in Spanish: Data From Four Samples Using Established Measures Open
The potential for suboptimal psychometric performance of reverse-coded items may be particularly pronounced when scales are translated and administered in Spanish with these problems exacerbated in youth respondents. This is a significant …
View article: Insecure Adult Attachment Style and PTSD Symptom Severity among Firefighters: The Role of Distress Tolerance
Insecure Adult Attachment Style and PTSD Symptom Severity among Firefighters: The Role of Distress Tolerance Open
Trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among firefighters are prevalent and well-documented. Insecure adult attachment style (AAS) and distress tolerance (DT) present two factors with demonstrated relevance to th…
View article: When the United States says you do not belong: Suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors among immigrant young adults varying in immigration legal status
When the United States says you do not belong: Suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors among immigrant young adults varying in immigration legal status Open
Background The number of immigrants in the United States and the risk of suicide among minoritized individuals have increased. Little research has examined the impact of immigration legal status on suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors (S…
View article: One more wall to cross: The role of psychologists in addressing integrated health among undocumented Latinx immigrants in inpatient medical settings.
One more wall to cross: The role of psychologists in addressing integrated health among undocumented Latinx immigrants in inpatient medical settings. Open
Over the past decade, there has been increased attention to the benefits of an integrated health-care care model in which psychologists play a vital role collaborating with other health providers to deliver services in inpatient medical se…
View article: Tense of Psychological Distancing Self Talk and Test Performance Among GT High School Students
Tense of Psychological Distancing Self Talk and Test Performance Among GT High School Students Open
Test taking is ubiquitous in academic life. Often, a student’s desire to perform well in these evaluative situations leads them to experience test-anxiety. However, test-anxiety has been repeatedly correlated with reduced test performance.…
View article: ‘Remain In Mexico’: Stories Of Trauma And Abuse
‘Remain In Mexico’: Stories Of Trauma And Abuse Open
Two families' stories-a separation at the border and an assault in a migrant shelter-show the horrific dimensions of US migration policy.