The Impact of Immigration on SMI in Undocumented Latinx Population-View Presentation

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The video was a webinar on the impact of immigration on serious mental illness (SMI) in the undocumented Latino population. The webinar was led by Jose Villarreal, the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health at Erie Family Health Centers, and Community Care Expert for SMI Advisor. SMI Advisor is an initiative devoted to helping clinicians implement evidence-based care for those with SMI. The webinar discussed the importance of discussing undocumented Latinx immigrants' mental health, as their experiences with immigration can vary greatly and impact their mental well-being. It also provided statistics on the Latinx population and undocumented immigrants in the US. The speakers emphasized the need for clinicians to be culturally sensitive and provide a safe space for this community. They discussed the impact of acculturation, migration factors, and documentation status on SMI, as well as the challenges faced by this population, such as discrimination and acculturative stress. They provided recommendations for engaging with and providing sensitive care to this population, including using a multicultural orientation, practicing cultural humility, and using evidence-based tools for assessment. They also touched on the need for clinicians to address the fear of deportation and the reporting of immigration status, and provided resources for patients to access legal advice. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session where the speakers addressed questions on engagement strategies, assessment tools, and cultural sensitivity. The webinar provided valuable insights and recommendations for clinicians working with the undocumented Latino population and emphasized the importance of culturally sensitive care for this community.

Keywords

immigration

serious mental illness

undocumented Latino population

webinar

Jose Villarreal

culturally sensitive care

acculturation

documentation status

discrimination

cultural humility