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Abstract
Inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, Emma Lazarus's poem, The New Colossus,1 helped shape the image of the United States as a country compassionate toward the needs of those who emigrated to its shores. The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world, estimated at more than 40 million people.2 Roughly 18 million children in the United States have at least 1 immigrant parent.2 Most immigrants in the United States arrive with the hope of better educational and economic opportunities.3 Although moving to a new country can offer new opportunities, stability, and safety, there are also challenges. Immigrants experience unique stressors that lead to potentially negative mental health outcomes. After being pushed out of their home country because of stressful circumstances such as violence, severe poverty, and armed conflicts, many individuals then encounter additional stressors after migrating-including discrimination.3.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) is dedicated to advancing the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through the publication of original research and papers of theoretical, scientific, and clinical significance. Our primary focus is on the mental health of children, adolescents, and families.
We welcome unpublished manuscripts that explore various perspectives, ranging from genetic, epidemiological, neurobiological, and psychopathological research, to cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, and other psychotherapeutic investigations. We also encourage submissions that delve into parent-child, interpersonal, and family research, as well as clinical and empirical studies conducted in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and school-based settings.
In addition to publishing research, we aim to promote the well-being of children and families by featuring scholarly papers on topics such as health policy, legislation, advocacy, culture, society, and service provision in relation to mental health.
At JAACAP, we strive to foster collaboration and dialogue among researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers in order to enhance our understanding and approach to child and adolescent mental health.