scholarly journals EFFECTS OF NATIVITY, LENGTH OF RESIDENCE, AND COUNTY-LEVEL FOREIGN-BORN DENSITY ON MENTAL HEALTH

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (Suppl_2) ◽  
pp. 434-434
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
County Level ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Length Of Residence

Immigration, Visible-Minority Status, Gender, and Depression

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirin Montazer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Visible Minority ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Length Of Residence ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Immigrant Men

This study examines if the association between length of residence and mental health—as measured by depression—of immigrants post-arrival in the host country is altered by visible-minority status and gender among a sample of immigrants to Toronto, Canada, as compared to the native-born. The analytic sample excluded refugees. Of the 1,911 adults included, 23 percent were foreign-born. Adjusted multivariate results indicate a significant and positive association between depression and length of residence in the host country—but only among visible-minority immigrant men as compared to Canadian-born men. The positive association between depression and length of residence among visible-minority immigrant men is found to be due to a parallel rise in perceived discrimination and the experience of anger with tenure in the host country.

Associations between mental health shortage areas and county-level suicide rates among adults aged 25 and older in the USA, 2010 to 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Benson S. Ku ◽  
Jianheng Li ◽  
Cathy Lally ◽  
Michael T. Compton ◽  
Benjamin G. Druss
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
County Level ◽  
Suicide Rates ◽  
The Usa

County-Level Estimates of Mental Health Professional Supply in the United States

2009 ◽  
Vol 60 (10) ◽  
pp. 1315-1322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan R. Ellis ◽  
Thomas R. Konrad ◽  
Kathleen C. Thomas ◽  
Joseph P. Morrissey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Mental Health Professional ◽  
The United States ◽  
County Level

Sexual minority status and psychotic symptoms: findings from the Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Studies (NEMESIS)

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Gevonden ◽  
J. P. Selten ◽  
I. Myin-Germeys ◽  
R. de Graaf ◽  
M. ten Have ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychotic Symptom ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Incidence Studies

BackgroundEthnic minority position is associated with increased risk for psychotic outcomes, which may be mediated by experiences of social exclusion, defeat and discrimination. Sexual minorities are subject to similar stressors. The aim of this study is to examine whether sexual minorities are at increased risk for psychotic symptoms and to explore mediating pathways.MethodA cross-sectional survey was performed assessing cumulative incidence of psychotic symptoms with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview in two separate random general population samples (NEMESIS-1 and NEMESIS-2). Participants were sexually active and aged 18–64 years (n = 5927, n = 5308). Being lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) was defined as having sexual relations with at least one same-sex partner during the past year. Lifetime experience of any psychotic symptom was analysed using logistic regression, adjusted for gender, educational level, urbanicity, foreign-born parents, living without a partner, cannabis use and other drug use.ResultsThe rate of any psychotic symptom was elevated in the LGB population as compared with the heterosexual population both in NEMESIS-1 [odds ratio (OR) 2.56, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.71–3.84] and NEMESIS-2 (OR 2.30, 95% CI 1.42–3.71). Childhood trauma, bullying and experience of discrimination partly mediated the association.ConclusionsThe finding that LGB orientation is associated with psychotic symptoms adds to the growing body of literature linking minority status with psychosis and other mental health problems, and suggests that exposure to minority stress represents an important mechanism.

County-Level Determinants of Mental Health, 2002–2008

2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 657-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan J. Goetz ◽  
Meri Davlasheridze ◽  
Yicheol Han
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
County Level

Economic Development of Origin-countries, Life-stage at Immigration, and Length of Residence Effects on Psychological Distress

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 583-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirin Montazer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Healthy Immigrant Effect ◽  
Length Of Residence ◽  
Chronic Stressors ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
Immigrant Effect

This article reexamines the healthy immigrant effect in mental health—as measured by psychological distress—by incorporating the modifying roles of the level of economic development of origin-country and life-stage at arrival among a sample of immigrants to Toronto, Canada—as compared to the native-born. The analytic sample included 2,157 adults, of which 31 percent were immigrants. Multivariate results point to a healthy immigrant effect in distress, but only among immigrants from less developed origin-countries who migrated to Canada in mid-adulthood (between 25 and 34 years of age). Further, this health advantage deteriorates with increase in length of residence only among this group of migrants, in large part because of an increase in chronic stressors. Immigrants from more developed origin-countries do not experience a healthy immigrant effect, as compared to the native-born, nor an increase in distress with tenure in Canada, irrespective of the life-stage at immigration.

Familism and the Hispanic Health Advantage: The Role of Immigrant Status

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina J. Diaz ◽  
Michael Niño
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Familial Support ◽  
Hispanic Community ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

It is well known that Hispanic immigrants exhibit better physical and mental health than their U.S.-born counterparts. Scholars theorize that stronger orientations toward the family, also known as familism, could contribute to this immigrant advantage. Yet, little work directly tests whether familial attitudes may be responsible for the favorable health of foreign-born Hispanics. We investigate this possibility using biomarkers, anthropometrics, and mental health assessments from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (N = 4,078). Results demonstrate that the relationship between familial attitudes and health vary depending on the outcome assessed. While Hispanics with strong attitudes toward familial support have fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, those who report high referent familism display worse mental health outcomes. We find little evidence that familism is linked to physical health or that immigrant generation moderates the relationship of interest. Our results challenge assumptions that familism is responsible for the comparably better health of foreign-born Hispanics.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF RETIREMENT TIMING ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF HISPANICS COMPARED TO NON-HISPANIC WHITES LIVING IN THE U.S.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S130-S130
Author(s):  
Antonia E Diaz-Valdes Iriarte
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Productive Aging ◽  
Retirement Age ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Retirement Timing ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract In the context of an aging society, where the proportion of older adults is rapidly increasing, ensuring healthier longer lives is key for individuals, families, policy makers and the population as a whole. In this context the productive aging framework has gained increased importance. There is evidence showing that engagement is related to late-life well-being and health (i.e., Hinterlong, 2006; Everard et al, 2000; Rozario et al, 2004; Matz-Costa et al, 2012). However, the productive aging framework lacks cultural sensitivity and evidence about the association between the effect of retirement on health and well-being in late-life is mixed. The current study seeks to contribute to this gap by exploring the consequences of the discrepancies between planned and actual retirement age on subjective health and well-being, comparing Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites. A series of regression models were conducted to explore the effect of the discrepancy between planned and actual retirement age on retirement satisfaction, self-rated health and mental health (CESD). Results indicates that native born Hispanics presented more differences when compared to foreign born Hispanic than non-Hispanic Whites, which could indicate the effect of acculturation and its fading effect on cultural attitudes, such as familismo. Hispanic tend to have higher retirement satisfaction than non-Hispanics which is aligned with the happiness paradox found by Calvo and collagues (2017). Additionally, SES has a significant effect on health for non-Hispanic Whites but not among Hispanics. Finally, retirement timing predicted mental health among foreign born Hispanic but among native born Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites.

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