Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States —— Cultural, Environmental, and Structural Factors

----- 美国移民的心理和行为健康：文化，环境和结构因素

ISBN: 9780128161173 出版年：2020 页码：340 Academic Press_RM

Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States reviews research on immigrant mental health, acculturation, and multicultural psychology. The book is divided into three sections: Section A addresses the geographic and social context of immigration, including how parents and children navigate the acculturation process, how different cultural orientations affect behavior, and research methods on acculturation. Sections B and C focus on mental health issues common to Latinx, Asian, and Arab/Middle Eastern immigrants, and then more broadly across immigrant groups. Included here are a focus on depression, anxiety, and somatization, as well as alcohol abuse, insomnia, and issues for LGBTQ+ individuals. Pre- and post-migration stressors are discussed, as well as the effects of prejudice and bias, the mental health effects of religion and spirituality, and managing the demands of both work and family. Contributors from psychology, education, and social work provide different perspectives and identify opportunities for future research. Summarizes research on mental health issues common to immigrantsIdentifies prevalence of mental disorders among ethnic minorities in the United StatesExamines the impact of group-based discrimination on mental healthExplores the impact of acculturation on mental healthReviews mental health issues specific to Latinx, Asian, and Middle Eastern immigrantsCovers alcohol abuse, sleep, and other disorders across immigrant groups