Implications of Undocumented Status for Latinx Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action.
Luz M GarciniAlejandro L VázquezCristina AbrahamCiciya AbrahamVyas SarabuPamela Lizette CruzPublished in: Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (2023)
These include stressors pertaining to (a) anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions; (b) family stressors and disruptions in family dynamics; (c) economic changes and financial losses; and (c) limited access to healthcare. Implications of the aforesaid stressors on the mental health of undocumented families and youth are also discussed. In addition, recommendations are provided for the provision of mental health services, best practices, and resources from a strengths-based approach.