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Shadid, Olivia, and Shawn Singh Sidhu. “The Mental Health Effects of Migrant Family Separation.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatryvol.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33691151/

Shadid, Olivia, and Shawn Singh Sidhu. “The Mental Health Effects of Migrant Family Separation.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatryvol. 60,9 (2021): 1052-1055. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2021.02.018

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Emely Flores

Professor Patton

English B1AL

April 26th 2025

THESIS: Being separated from their families causes children to feel abandoned, which often leads to long-term mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Main Idea: A children often cry, feel scared or feel lost when they are separated from their parents. The bond between a child and a parent is a key part of emotional safety. When that bond is broken suddenly, the child may not feel safe anymore. Children show signs of fear, sadness and confusion during and after separation. This stress can have a long term effect on their mental health and behavior. Some children begin to have trouble sleeping or eating. Others stop talking or withdraw from others. Children often feel helpless and hopeless without their parents. They may think their family is never coming back. This can lead to depression or even trauma. Separation during childhood can lead tom lifelong struggles. Adults who went through separation as kids still carry emotional pain. Without mental health care the damage may grow worse over time. Some policies. allow or even require family separation at the border. These decisions don't always consider the emotional harm caused. Families are often separated without clear explanations or timelines. These policies add more fear to already difficult immigration journeys. Children already fleeing danger now face more trauma. The lack of mental health support makes it worse. A children who receive counseling or therapy often show improvement. Safe spaces and trusted adults help kids express their feelings. Programs that focus on emotional healing are effective. Reuniting families also helps children feel safe again. Once they're back with their parents, children begin to feel normal again. Healing begins with love, support and safety. Children feel most stable when they stay with their families. Even during difficult immigration journeys family support helps. Policies should aim to protect. not separate. Experts agree that preventing separation is key to protecting mental health. Long term outcomes are better when children are not separated.

Works Cited:

Shadid, Olivia, and Shawn Singh Sidhu. “The Mental Health Effects of Migrant Family Separation.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatryvol.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33691151/

“The Mental Health Effects of Migrant Family Separation.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatryvol. 60,9 (2021): 1052-1055. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2021.02.018

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The study found that these separations are linked to higher rates of emotional and behavioral problems in children, such as depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress (286).

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The authors says that being apart from family takes away important emotional support which makes it harder for migrants to adjust to life in a new place. They believe that bringing families back together can help migrants feel better and adjust more easily. The article also says that rules should be made to help keep migrant families together.

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Hiott, Ann, et al. "Gender differences in anxiety and depression among immigrant Latinos." Families, Systems & Health, vol. 24, no. 2, summer 2006, pp. 137+.

"Immigrant Children and Youth: Psychological Challenges." ProtoView, Sept. 2015.

Latino Families Broken by Immigration : The Adolescents' Perceptions. By Ceres I. Artico. New York: LFB Scholarly Publishing LLC, 2003.

Alpysbekova, Aigerim, et al. "A comparative study of Venezuelan immigrants' pre- and post-migration concerns for their children in the United States and Colombia." PLoS ONE, vol. 19, no. 12, 23 Dec. 2024, p. E0313215.

Shadid, Olivia, and Shawn Singh Sidhu. “The Mental Health Effects of Migrant Family Separation.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatryvol. 60,9 (2021): 1052-1055. doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2021.02.018

MacLean, Sarah A et al. “Characterization of the mental health of immigrant children separated from their mothers at the U.S.-Mexico border.” Psychiatry research vol. 286 (2020): 112555. doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2019.112555

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Some argue that immigrant children are naturally strong and should not need extra help to adjust. But even though many children show resilience, studies have found that without proper support, they face a greater risk of mental health problems because of the stress and trauma they experience.

This proves that while resilience is possible, the stress caused by separation and other challenges still harms children's mental health, supporting the need for care and support.

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Some people believe that family separations is a short-term problem and should not cause long-term harm to adolescents However, research shows that being separated from family can lead to lasting emotional pain and problems with development, which can affect a child's well-being for many years.

This supports the idea that children who are separated from their families often suffer from mental health problems like anxiety and depression that can last a long time.

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A comparative study of Venezuelan immigrants pre and post migration concerns for their children in the United States and Columbia indicates that parents worries about safety and basic needs before and after migration impact their children's welfare (3).

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Bursztyn discusses the mental health challenges immigrant children face, emphasizing the importance of addressing their developmental needs during cultural transition (5).

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Main Point #3 Immigrant children face psychological challenges during cultural adjustment.

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Main Point #3 Immigrant children face psychological challenges during cultural adjustment.

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Main Point #4 Parents pre and post migration concerns affect children's well-being.

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Main Point #4 Parents pre and post migration concerns affect children's well-being.

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Men and women often experience anxiety and depression in different ways. A study by Hiott called "Gender Differences in Anxiety and Depression Among Immigrant Latinos" found that almost 40% of the people in the study had high levels of anxiety and depression. The study also showed that different things caused these problems for men and women.(137).

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Main Point #2 Gender differences can affect the causes and experiences of anxiety and depression.

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Main Point #2 Gender differences can affect the causes and experiences of anxiety and depression.

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Artico describes the experiences of Latino adolescents reunited with their parents after prolonged separation, highlighting feelings of abandonment and emotional distress. (88).

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Main Point #1 Family separation negatively affects the mental health of immigrant adolescenta.

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Main Point #1 Family separation negatively affects the mental health of immigrant adolescenta.

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Thesis Statement: Immigrant children and adolescents often face serious mental health problems because of being separated from their families.

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Thesis Statement: Immigrant children and adolescents often face serious mental health problems because of being separated from their families.

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the source is a study and sugests that separation brings resilience.

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Works Cited:

“Alcohol Use of First-Generation Immigrants.” Alcohol.org, alcohol.org/alcoholism-and-race/immigrants/.

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WebTYs.com. “Academic Book: Alcohol Abuse and Acculturation among Puerto Ricans in the United States: A Sociological Study.” Mellenpress.com, 2024, mellenpress.com/book/Alcohol-Abuse-and-Acculturation-Among-Puerto-Ricans-in-the-United-States-A-Sociological-Study/6339/. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Grande, Reyna. The Distance Between Us: A Memoir. Atria Books, 2012.

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Lilian Luna

Professor Patton

English B1A

04  November 2024

THESIS:The specific challenges confronted by immigrants in regard to alcoholism include; a negative stigma attached to its practice, lack of health facilities that cater to mental issues and the trees acquired during the immigration process which can worsen the addiction problem. Alleviation of these problems could involve the use of socioculturally tailored approaches and supportive resources considering the socio-cultural dimensions of the client and the level of acculturation of the client into the society.

Main Idea: Alcohol can be a cruel substance in many people's lives. They often struggle with this silent battle when migrating to a new country for the first time either alone or with others. They also tend to struggle adapting to their new society, isolation, financial pressures,and discrimination. Mental Health is very important as well immigrants tend to struggle deeply with their mental health.It also ties in with their trauma and family issues, and what they have dealt with in their past.It also gives them the ability to create instability, strain on relationships, financial difficulties, and can even lead to neglect or abuse of children. Many immigrants migrate to other countries to get a better job and provide for their families, it puts a weight on their shoulders by dealing with the economy and employment pressure.

In this article about Puerto Rican Alcohol Abuse when migrating.

“Alcohol abuse and acculturation among Puerto Ricans in the United States; a sociological study”. The text states that, when migrating it can be difficult to adjust to a new place. So immigrants deal with the fact of loneliness and other things. So the only way they can cope with their depression is abusing their alcohol limit. “No statistically significant differences were found among subjects in the low, partial and high acculturation categories in terms of their levels of acculturative stress, or their frequency and amount of alcohol consumption. Significant associations were found, however, between stress and alcohol and illegal drug use. Findings suggest that the associations between alcohol/drug use and stress were significantly stronger among female and United States-born subjects. Study findings also suggest differences between Puerto Rican and other Latino alcohol users in the United States.”

This next article“Alcohol Use of First-Generation Immigrants.” is about First Generation immigrants abusing their alcohol limit. It states that, “While the reported percentage of first-generation immigrants struggling with alcohol abuse is lower than second-generation immigrants, getting access to treatment is more difficult for this group. Additionally, the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder increases depending on the age the person was when they entered the US.” The percentages in this article states that when you're a second generation immigrant you have more pressure put on you because you want to make your generation above you proud. So with that it puts more might on their shoulders and can cause depression and substance abuse.

Works Cited:

“Alcohol Use of First-Generation Immigrants.” Alcohol.org, alcohol.org/alcoholism-and-race/immigrants/.

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WebTYs.com. “Academic Book: Alcohol Abuse and Acculturation among Puerto Ricans in the United States: A Sociological Study.” Mellenpress.com, 2024, mellenpress.com/book/Alcohol-Abuse-and-Acculturation-Among-Puerto-Ricans-in-the-United-States-A-Sociological-Study/6339/. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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This memoir is about Reyna Grande, an immigrant from Iguala Mexico who came to the United States when she was four years old. The book details her struggles with fitting with her new culture and belonging. The memoir was written in 2018.

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Thesis Statement: Though the use of social media is often the cause of depression, studies show there are other factors that are just as important.

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Thesis Statement: Though the use of social media is often the cause of depression, studies show there are other factors that are just as important.

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Main Point #3 Other Factors are Important

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Main Point #3 Other Factors are Important

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This study breaks down the time spent on social media. According to the study, not all activities lead to depression (15).

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Main Point #2-Influencers Comparing Ourselves is a Key Factor

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Main Point #2-Influencers Comparing Ourselves is a Key Factor

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Main Point #1 How We Spend Time is a Key Factor

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Main Point #1 How We Spend Time is a Key Factor

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Counterargument: People with Addictive Personalities Are Usually the Ones Affected

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Counterargument: People with Addictive Personalities Are Usually the Ones Affected

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Franklin notes that people who have addictive personalities already will more easily fall into social media addiction (26).

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Capernaum argues that increasing our public social activities will help us to avoid excessively scrolling through social media.  Additionally, if we make a conscious decision to ENJOY the moment we're in, rather than photograph it and post it on social media, we will be better focused on the experience and less focused on whether or not anyone is liking our post (74).

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This study was based in Australia and surveyed young adults in a counseling center, seeking treatment for depression and anxiety. Of the individuals surveyed, approximately 80 percent spent 30 or more hours per week on social media and reported feeling "insecure" and "insufficient" after viewing most posts (46). However, 60 percent of the individuals surveyed found the counseling center's contact information through social media links (48).

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This study found that teens in the UK spent an average of 4 hours per day reading/viewing posts by social media influencers. It also found that at least 25% of the teens they surveyed believed that they had the potential to be social influencers themselves (114).

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This source argues that if children are frequently left unsupervised with social media, they inevitably find their way to dangerous people or websites that can affect how they think about themselves (28).

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Counterargument: Parents Are the Real Problem

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Counterargument: Parents Are the Real Problem

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Franklin argues that social media isn't going away any time soon, so parents are responsible for helping their children set time limits and learn self-control (25). He also found that children with overly restrictive parents are more likely to find ways to "sneak" time on social media.

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Brown, Thomas, and Jack Thompson. "Article Title I'm Creating." Journal of Pretend Research, vol. 2, no. 8, 2019, pp. 45-48. doi:10.1019/64657/sd5

Capernaum, Christopher. "Behind Closed Doors: What Parents Don't See." American Journal of Psychiatric Problems, vol. 231, no. 4, 2019, pp. 65-77. doi:10.002197190/3940

Franklin, Thomas. "Get in Your Kid's Phone: Parents' Responsibility for Social Media Use." Journal of Better Parenting, vol. 7, no. 3, 2021, pp. 24-30. doi:10.1054709/0937

Jackson, Edgar, Miguel Borges, and Richard Frost. "Fake Article on Social Media Use." American Kidding Journal, vol. 53, no. 6, 2020, pp. 239-250. doi:10.1915897/9879

Joaquin, Isabella, and Miguel Burges. "You Can Influence Too: Attitudes and Perceptions of Teens in the UK." Journal of Social Anxiety, vol. 56, no. 2, 2020, pp. 111-123. doi:10.103800/0930v0-0c

Marquez, Gabrielle, et al. "Another Article on the List." Journal of International Social Media, vol. 342, no. 9, Mar. 2018, pp. 56-77. doi:10.1012/09347s9d7g0

Tippan, Michael, Jeremiah Jones, and Rashaad Al-Aman. "Strategies for Advertising." Counseling Quarterly, vol. 53, no. 1, 2019, pp. 45-55. doi:10.10083972/wses07