Promoting the Mental Health of Immigrants: A Multicultural/Social Justice Perspective |
| |
| Authors: | Rita Chi‐Ying Chung Fred Bemak Diana P. Ortiz Paola A. Sandoval‐Perez |
| |
| Affiliation: | 1. Counseling and Development Program, and Diversity Research and Action Center;2. Counseling and Development Program, all at George Mason University |
| |
| Abstract: | Immigration is a major factor that is greatly contributing to the unprecedented demographic changes that are presently occurring in the United States. This article discusses the challenges encountered by immigrants, taking into account the historical, sociopolitical, economic, cultural, and psychological factors that contribute to successful adjustment and adaptation to their new environment. In doing so, it outlines a new theoretical approach to working with this unique cultural group that is embedded in a multicultural/social justice helping perspective. |
| |
| Keywords: | |
|
|
