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What is it about?

This study examines how traumatic events at different stages of the immigration process affect anxiety and depression in undocumented Latinx immigrants. It looks at individual, cumulative, and timing effects of trauma, identifying specific events—like material deprivation, separation from family, and violence—that significantly impact mental health. The study also highlights that trauma experienced after arriving in the U.S. is often more damaging to mental health than pre-immigration trauma.

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Why is it important?

Undocumented Latinx immigrants often face compounded trauma before, during, and after immigration, which profoundly affects their mental health. This research provides a nuanced understanding of these effects and emphasizes the need for trauma-informed care tailored to this population. The findings also call for systemic changes to reduce trauma exposure and improve mental health outcomes for undocumented immigrants.

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This study highlights the importance of addressing systemic inequities and advocating for trauma-informed interventions that prioritize mental health and well-being for this vulnerable population.

Dr. Alejandro L. Vázquez
University of Tennessee Knoxville

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This page is a summary of: Cuento de nunca acabar [never‐ending story]: Compounding trauma and mental health among undocumented Latinx immigrants, Journal of Traumatic Stress, April 2023, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/jts.22929.
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