Observational studyPsychiatry research2021
Psychological distress in the face of a pandemic: An observational study characterizing the impact of COVID-19 on immigrant outpatient mental health.
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- Pooled it
- Racial/Ethnic and Nativity Disparities in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, United States 2018-2021.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Mental health outcomes among U.S. healthcare workers before, during, and after the 2019 global respiratory pandemic: A population-based study.Journal of affective disorders · 2026Article
- Promoting resilience and mental well-being among immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Resiliency of Foreign-Born Hispanics in Stressful Events: Evidence of the Healthy Immigrant Paradox During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2025Article
- Stress and Resilience Factors Characterizing Pandemic Experiences of Low-Income Pregnant and Postpartum Latina Mothers.Journal of latinx psychology · 2025Article
- Factors Associated with Psychological Distress during COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study of Sub-Saharan African Migrant Workers across Australia and Canada.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Social distancing stress, anxiety/depression, COVID-19 diagnosis, gender identity, and immigration status.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2024Article
- Association Between Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic or Latino Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Provision of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders by Medical Student Trainees.Academic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry · 2024Article
- Factors influencing psychological concerns about COVID-19 in South Korea: direct and indirect damage during the early stages of pandemic.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Stress management preferences and stress experiences among Latinx immigrants in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: Mixed-methods results from a community-academic research team.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2024Article
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- COVID-19 pandemic and mental health among Hispanic/Latino/a immigrants in the USA: protocol for a scoping review.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Facing a dual threat: Pandemic stress and immigration policy vulnerability on mental health among Latinx immigrant parents.The International journal of social psychiatry · 2023Article
- Depression and anxiety symptoms among Vietnamese migrants in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic.Tropical medicine and health · 2023Article
- A review of mental health disparities during COVID-19: Evidence, mechanisms, and policy recommendations for promoting societal resilience.Development and psychopathology · 2023Review
- Access to Virtual Mental Healthcare and Support for Refugee and Immigrant Groups: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2023Article
- Association between immigrant concentration and mental health service utilization in the United States over time: A geospatial big data analysis.Health & place · 2023Article
- Views and experiences of migrants and stakeholders involved in social and health care for migrants in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.BMC psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Undocumented immigrants have disproportionately suffered during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic due to factors including limited medical access and financial insecurity, which can exacerbate pandemic-associated distress. Psychological outcomes for immigrant outpatients were assessed after transition to telepsychiatry in March 2020. Mental health was assessed with Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) inventories, a novel coronavirus-specific survey, and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10+). Feedback on telepsychiatry sessions and access to non-clinical resources were also gathered, after which multivariable linear regression modeling identified psychosocial factors underlying changes in distress levels. 48.57% and 45.71% of participants reported worsened anxiety and depression levels due to the pandemic, respectively. From March to April, PHQ-2 and GAD-2 scores significantly increased by 0.81 and 0.63 points, respectively. The average total psychological distress score was 23.8, with 60% of scores reflecting serious mental illness. Factors that most influenced K10+ scores included a pre-existing depressive disorder, food insecurity, and comfort during telepsychiatry visits. 93.75% of participants believed access to remote psychiatry helped their mental health during COVID-19. The negative impact of COVID-19 on mental health in vulnerable populations stems from medical and psychosocial factors such as pre-existing psychiatric conditions and unmet essential needs.
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