Even though forcibly separated couples often face similar challenges to those who separate consensually, for reasons such as undocumented immigration purposes, they also face some distinctive differences. According to Dr. Angelina, when couples are separated forcibly, it undermines elements that make being in a couple so meaningful and can lead to anxiety or even depression […]
Every community suffers from physical, emotional, sexual, and other forms of abuse. Immigrants are equally vulnerable to abuse as other Americans. However, abusers may use a victim’s immigration status as a weapon of power and control to threaten or intimidate them, such as saying that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be notified if the victim […]
The Latino community faces a multitude of challenges, these challenges include poor socioeconomic resources, a crisis with religious identity, the risk for behavioral problems, such as drug use and early pregnancy, and low educational attainment. All of these combined with the crushing weight of the parents, and self-immigrant status, as well as the “taboo” that […]
As a result of the recent events surrounding the mass shooting that occured in Atlanta Georgia targeting Asian Americans, many ethnic groups, especially the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community are feeling an overwhelming rush of sadness, anger, and fear. In grieving and attempting to understand these attacks, many are at a loss for words […]
Given the recent events that have unfolded in the United States political sector, many in the immigrant community are facing difficult and confusing emotions concerning the rise of a new president and policies to be put into place. With a hectic turn of events, there is the fear of safety, stability, and security for those […]
For those who have made the journey to their new life in a country and culture unknown, the holidays can be a tough time as they adjust. It can prove to be even more so difficult when the networks that were in place before may not be around during the holiday season. Although it may […]
As we have found ourselves as a society dealing with loss, grief, and difficult times generally, it is important to reflect and process these emotions as part of maintaining our mental health and coming to terms with acceptance. For many, the journey to healing when faced with loss is the confusion and questioning of the […]
The life of the average immigrant and undocumented individual is anything but easy or average as the transition to a new culture and country can bring many challenges and obstacles. Among the many dilemmas faced, one of the most prevalent and overlooked issues among this community is the lack of treatment and diagnosis of mental […]
COVID-19 struggles are not exclusive to any group or individual, this is a virus that affects everyone regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. The same extends out to the anxiousness and mentally draining emotions that this pandemic has brought out amongst our most vulnerable groups, specifically immigrants and DACA students. With pauses […]
The relationship between native places, identity, and one’s sense of home is becoming one of increased complexity as people migrate to further lands with significantly different cultures than the one they are brought up in. Global travel has allowed humans to connect with new people and places on a grander scale than ever before. In 2008, […]
