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- Growing up undocumented can lead to chronic stress, negatively impacting mental health as individuals transition to adulthood.
- While immigration reforms like the Dream Act show promise, they have not yet fully addressed the mental health disparities faced by undocumented immigrants.
- This case report will explore the experiences of one Latino "dreamer," focusing on how undocumented status affects mental health and suggesting ways to improve mental health support for this at-risk group.
Article Abstract
Growing up as an undocumented immigrant and transitioning to "illegal" adulthood can expose the person to adverse social determinants, which can detrimentally affect mental health by acting as chronic stressors. Although there have been several attempts to reform immigration, none have been entirely successful. Recently, the Dream Act and the path toward citizenship may be important steps for reducing mental health disparities among the undocumented, immigrant population. This case report will describe the experiences of one Latino "dreamer", reveal the effects of an undocumented status on mental health, and posit future directions for mental health promotion in this vulnerable population.
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