Poor mental health (MH) is a substantial public health problem, affecting over 13% of the
population worldwide. Arabic-speaking immigrants and refugees (ASIR) are at high risk of …

Results of existing literature suggest that the relationship between acculturation and mental
health is complex. Some studies have found a beneficial association between increased …

It has long been recognized that the experience of ''stress''can have detrimental effects on
both physical and mental health. Yet, only in the past several decades have models been …

Educators' lack of knowledge of the cultural and immigration overlays on behaviors presents
a quandary. It makes it difficult, given the present state of assessment in this area, to …

Adaptation to a new culture can be highly stressful, especially during challenging
developmental stages such as adolescence. The ways in which adolescents adapt to a …

Over the past three decades, standardized rating forms obtained from multiple informants
have become increasingly common in both clinical and school settings for assessing …

The school counseling profession strongly encourages practitioners to work within a
multicultural and a social justice perspective. More literature is needed that clarifies exactly …

Objectives This study explores the role of pharmaceuticals with depression or suicidality as
a side-effect in explaining the immigrant depression paradox. Immigrants generally report …

Migration within Asia has increased dramatically in recent years; however, very little is
known about how Asian immigrant adolescents adapt to their new Asian environments. The …

The effects of social status on well-being are pervasive (American Psychological Association
Task Force on Socioeconomic Status, 2006; Marmot, 2004). Social status has been …