Objective: Migration and its accompanying stressors affect migrating individuals and their
families. The process of migration is not simple or straightforward. The aim of this review is to …

ContextLittle is known about the extent or severity of untreated mental disorders, especially
in less-developed countries. ObjectiveTo estimate prevalence, severity, and treatment of …

This paper provides a rationale for, and overview of, procedures used to develop the
National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS). The NLAAS is nationally representative …

The development of psychopathology during adolescence has been perhaps the single
most studied area in the field of adolescence (Steinberg & Morris, 2001). Extensive focus …

This article describes results from the Oregon Latino Youth Survey, which was designed to
identify factors that promote or hinder academic success for Latino middle school and high …

ContextAmong illicit substance use disorders, marijuana use disorders are the most
prevalent in the population. Yet, information about the prevalence of current Diagnostic and …

Background There exist no national prevalence data on specificDSM-IVAxis I psychiatric
disorders among foreign-born and US-born Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites …

The purpose of this study was to determine the occurrence of and risk factors for depressive
disorder in a random sample of 342 Ethiopian immigrants and refugees in Toronto. The …

This paper describes the development, translation and adaptation of measures in the
National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS). We summarize the techniques used to …

The burden of disease attributable to mental illnesses has major costs and human services
implications in the United States. Mexican Americans compose two thirds of the nation's …