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 Documented Immigrants- Due to increasing rates of immigration over the past few years, the population of a number of wealthy countries has changed demographically in favor of being more culturally diverse. individuals from immigrant backgrounds are at an increased risk for mental health issues due to socioeconomic disadvantage and traumatic experiences before migration. Additionally, individuals must meet a number of integration demands as they adjust to their new surroundings multi-cultural environments of the resettled nations, which may have beneficial or harmful effects on their psychological well-being. The acquisition of the cultural abilities required to flourish and take part in social interactions between the past and the vast majority of cultural domains constitutes a single acculturation tasks. It is crucial to have in-depth understanding of the risk and protective variables associated with acculturation from the standpoint of public mental health (Oppedal et al., 2020). Clinical practices should be diligent to offer culturally appropriate and pertinent treatments, be free of bias from clinicians, and have few issues with communication caused by linguistic and cultural oddities.  Undocumented Immigrants- Everyone does not have a comparable opportunity for healthcare, and those in communities of vulnerability have it the hardest. Daily struggles for undocumented immigrants include difficult physical labor, being restricted to entry-level positions, receiving wages below the minimum, and a significant language barrier (Jimenez, 2021). These are only a handful of the noteworthy difficulties. What transpires if an immigrant becomes ill or wanting to seek mental health it is far more complicated compared to their counter parts. Counselors must make sure that the patient's health is their first priority and that no additional considerations—such as an individual's physical characteristics, convictions about religion, or socioeconomic standing—interfere with their obligation to offer the best possible treatment. Therapists' obligations with regard to their clients call for them to have an essential entitlement to fundamental treatment.  Refugees- Refugees' wellbeing may be significantly impacted by the challenges they face as they adjust to a new environment. The most fundamental needs of many people are unmet. There are several obstacles to care: They may be unable to get the necessary mental health treatment due to a variety of reasons, including language barriers, financial constraints, and transportation issues. Therapists shouldn't assume that patients who are refugees understand what to anticipate during therapy. Therapy carries a lot of stigma, and since getting treatment is less common, patients frequently go disregarding family advice and recommendations. Being aware of this is beneficial for counselors given that it helps them comprehend their patients' motivations for seeking treatment and enables them be more precise regarding what clients can anticipate from treatment. ( NBCC | National Board for Certified Counselors & Affiliates , n.d.) Some refugee groups can be tiny, and they might not have their countrymen's support during trying times. Women's shelters are sometimes not an option due of service limitations brought on by linguistic and cultural obstacles. Counselors must be aware of the potential for a variety of problems with refugee families and find community resources to help.

 The Hmong in California - The transition to living in the US is a significant cause of stress for numerous Hmong in California. Hmong who relocate as adults frequently struggle with serious adjustment issues. In addition to significant language obstacles, other difficulties include utilizing the legal and social services systems, finding transportation, and managing cash. Considering how little interaction they have with friends, family, and other Hmong people, many senior Hmong people suffer from severe social isolation. Young Hmong people frequently face stress, sadness, and feelings of being trapped between two very different cultures. For Hmong people who have experienced conflict firsthand, there are enormous emotions of terror and sorrow, as well as melancholy and anxiety. Family violence, neglect of children, and suicide are results from people struggling to cope with these intense feelings (Elliott et al., n.d.).  Cuban Americans in Florida - Cuban immigrants are more numerous than other immigrants, and they immigrate for varied reasons. Latino/a immigrants face a variety of difficulties throughout the procedure for immigration to the US, some of which can be distressing for mental health. Cuban immigrants varied in their reasons of leaving, especially whether they were forced to leave due of political unrest, dire economic situations, or other factors (Torres et al., 2013). Many of the Cuban Americans that move to the US are not well-off, educated, or highly talented. Immigrants from Cuba find it challenging to settle in the United States. Cuban Americans experience the same challenges that other immigrants do while trying to learn a new language, get beyond racial prejudice, access public services, reestablish family relationships, and develop an entirely new sense of culture (Duany, 2018).  Hispanic Americans in the Southwest- The cultural environment of the Southwest, which includes states like New Mexico, and California, is significantly influenced by Hispanic Americans. Their rich Hispanic background, customs, tongue, and values are brought with them. The large Spanish-speaking populace in the Southwest region adds to the area's multilingual and multicultural makeup. Combating misconceptions and prejudice, managing the complexity of immigration laws and border difficulties, and keeping their cultural heritage while blending into American culture are just a few of the cultural challenges faced by Hispanic Americans throughout the Southwest (Markides & Coreil, 1986). The upholding of Hispanic traditions, such as commemorating holidays like Cinco de Mayo, and the growing impact of Hispanic culture in the fields of cuisine, art, literature, and leisure may be trends that are exclusive to this demographic group.  Your choice of a white ethnic group (e.g., German, Irish, Italian)- The Italian culture underwent decades and generations of transformation before becoming acknowledged and accepted. It was formerly the target of contempt, ridicule, and prejudice. Some generations of Italian-Americans forfeited the rich culture that was carried over on the numerous ships that arrived from Italy in an endeavor to evolve into more like Americans. Italian Americans have a propensity to respect authority, particularly that of their parents and elders, but they also tend to be wary of larger institutions of power like the Catholic hierarchy and the political establishment (Cannato, 2015). Not all of

the issues experienced by Italian immigrants were related to their employment. They faced a surge of extreme prejudice and nativist animosity throughout the course of the huge Italian influx.

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References Cannato, V. (2015). What Sets Italian Americans Off From Other Immigrants? National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). https://www.neh.gov/humanities/2015/januaryfebruary/feature/what-sets-italian- americans-other-immigrants Duany, J. (2018, March 7). Cuban migration: A post revolution exodus ebbs and flows. Migration Policy Institute. https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/cuban- migrationpostrevolution-exodus-ebbs-and-flows Elliott, K., Sribney, W., Giordano, C., Deeb-Sossa, N., Sala, M., & Aguilar-Gaxiola, S. (n.d.). https://health.ucdavis.edu/media-resources/crhd/documents/pdfs/building-partnerships- 06-hmong.pdf Jimenez, C. (2021, March 2). The Ethics of Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants. Santa Clara University . https://www.scu.edu/ethics/healthcare-ethics-blog/the-ethics-of-health- care-for-undocumented-immigrants/ Kang, D. S., Kahler, L. R., & Tesar, C. M. (1998). Cultural Aspects of Caring for Refugees. American Family Physician , 57 (6), 1245–1256. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/1998/0315/p1245.html Markides, K. S., & Coreil, J. (1986). The health of Hispanics in the southwestern United States: an epidemiologic paradox. Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974) , 101 (3), 253–265. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1477704/ NBCC | National Board for Certified Counselors & Affiliates . (n.d.). Www.nbcc.org. https://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/counseling-immigrants-and-refugees

Oppedal, B., Keles, S., Cheah, C., & Røysamb, E. (2020). Culture competence and mental health across different immigrant and refugee groups. BMC Public Health , 20 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8398-1 Torres, J. M., & Wallace, S. P. (2013). Migration circumstances, psychological distress, and selfrated physical health for Latino immigrants in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 103(9), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2012.301195

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