an estimated 11,300,000 undocumented migrants living and working in the U.S., most of whom come from regions of Mexico and Central America.The reasons why these individuals emigrate without going through the typical legal processes are manifold, including financial precarity and exposure to violence.Past experiences of adversity and trauma, as well as present worries stemming from their undocumented status, can fuel struggles with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety.Prof.
Luz Maria Garcini, who is an assistant professor at the Center for Research to Advance Community Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, as well as a faculty scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University,.