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Dealing with distress from the COVID‐19 pandemic: Mental health stressors and coping strategies in vulnerable latinx communities by Garcini, Luz M., Rosenfeld, Jason, Kneese, Garrett, Bondurant, Ruth G., Kanzler, Kathryn E.

“…Distress secondary to the COVID‐19 pandemic has been substantial, especially in vulnerable Latinx communities who are carrying an undue share of the…”
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Implications of Undocumented Status for Latinx Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action by Garcini, Luz M., Vázquez, Alejandro L., Abraham, Cristina, Abraham, Ciciya, Sarabu, Vyas, Cruz, Pamela Lizette

“…A disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases and deaths have been reported among Latinxs in the U.S. Among those most affected by the pandemic are marginalized…”
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Applying an Antiracist Approach to Promoting Health Equity and Psychological Well-Being in Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors by Galvan, Thania, Venta, Amanda, Silva, Michelle A., Moreno, Oswaldo, Mercado, Alfonso, Garcini, Luz M.

“…Unaccompanied immigrant minors (UIMs) are a fast-growing demographic in the United States, doubling in population since 2014.1 According to the Office of…”
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Another Brick in the Wall: Healthcare Access Difficulties and Their Implications for Undocumented Latino/a Immigrants by Galvan, Thania, Lill, Sarah, Garcini, Luz M.

“…The mounting evidence highlighting the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in ethnic minority communities underscores the need to understand how…”
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A Tale of Two Crises: The Compounded Effect of COVID-19 and Anti-Immigration Policy in the United States by Garcini, Luz M., Domenech Rodríguez, Melanie M., Mercado, Alfonso, Paris, Manuel

“…The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting some important sources of health disparities that assail our society's most vulnerable people, particularly undocumented…”
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Mental Disorders Among Undocumented Mexican Immigrants in High-Risk Neighborhoods: Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Vulnerabilities by Garcini, Luz M, Peña, Juan M, Galvan, Thania, Fagundes, Christopher P, Malcarne, Vanessa, Klonoff, Elizabeth A

“…Objective: This study aimed to: (a) provide population-based estimates for the prevalence of mental disorders, including substance use, among undocumented…”
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COVID‐19 diagnostic testing among underserved Latino communities: Barriers and facilitators by Garcini, Luz M., Pham, Tommy Tam, Ambriz, Arlynn M., Lill, Sarah, Tsevat, Joel

“…In the U.S., Latinos are disproportionately affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic. A critical step to reduce the spread of COVID‐19 is diagnostic testing. Yet, for…”
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Increasing diversity in developmental cognitive neuroscience: A roadmap for increasing representation in pediatric neuroimaging research by Garcini, Luz M., Arredondo, Maria M., Berry, Obianuju, Church, Jessica A., Fryberg, Stephanie, Thomason, Moriah E., McLaughlin, Katie A.

“…Understanding of human brain development has advanced rapidly as the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience (DCN) has matured into an established…”
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Collective good and individual choice: Perceptions on COVID-19 vaccine mandate among COVID-19 vaccinated individuals by Gudooru, Kaivalya, Nguyen, Kimberly, Le, Kathy, Sarabu, Vyas, Hosek, Meredith, Phan, Anna, Garza, Michelle, Flores, Bertha E., Flores, Armida, Ramirez, Amelie, Garcini, Luz M.

“…•COVID-19 vaccine mandates are controversial but proposed to increase vaccination.•59% of vaccinated individuals who responded to a survey at a vaccine clinic…”
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Immigration Status Microaggressions: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Cultural Stress, Fear, Internalization, and Psychological Stress Among Latinx and Asian College Students by Barrita, Aldo, Carbajal, Ivan, Abreu, Roberto L., Chang, Richard, Moreno, Oswaldo, Garcini, Luz M., Wong-Padoongpatt, Gloria

“…Objectives: Latinx and Asian people are experiencing an elevated rate of immigration status-related oppression-both systematically and individually-despite…”
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When the United States says you do not belong: Suicide‐related thoughts and behaviors among immigrant young adults varying in immigration legal status by Venta, Amanda, Long, Tessa, Mercado, Alfonso, Garcini, Luz M., Cadenas, Germán A.

“…Background The number of immigrants in the United States and the risk of suicide among minoritized individuals have increased. Little research has examined the…”
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Impact of COVID-19 on Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors and Families: Perspectives from Clinical Experts and Providers by Venta, Amanda, Bautista, Ashley, Garcini, Luz M., Silva, Michelle, Mercado, Alfonso, Rojas Perez, Oscar F., Pimentel, Norma, Hampton, Kathryn

“…The number of unaccompanied immigrant minors (UIMs) and families from Central America seeking asylum in the U.S. continues to rise. This growth, combined with…”
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You Belong by Torres, Victoria A., Garcini, Luz M., Lopez, Eliot J.

“…The author describes how she has earnestly struggled to find her fit in providing mental health services to Hispanic/Latino clients and the Latino communities…”
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Grief, depressive symptoms, and inflammation in the spousally bereaved by Fagundes, Christopher P., Brown, Ryan L., Chen, Michelle A., Murdock, Kyle W., Saucedo, Levi, LeRoy, Angie, Wu, E. Lydia, Garcini, Luz M., Shahane, Anoushka D., Baameur, Faiza, Heijnen, Cobi

“…•Inflammatory markers can distinguish bereaved spouses higher on grief severity compared with bereaved spouses with lower grief severity.•Even in a population…”
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A decolonial and liberation lens to social justice research: Upholding promises for diverse, inclusive, and equitable psychological science by Garcini, Luz M, Barrita, Aldo, Cadenas, Germán A, Domenech Rodríguez, Melanie M, Galvan, Thania, Mercado, Alfonso, Moreno, Oswaldo, Paris, Manuel, Rojas Perez, Oscar F, Silva, Michelle, Venta, Amanda

“…In the face of harmful disparities and inequities, it is crucial for researchers to critically reflect on methodologies and research practices that can…”
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Cuento de nunca acabar [never‐ending story]: Compounding trauma and mental health among undocumented Latinx immigrants by Navarro Flores, Cynthia M, Vázquez, Alejandro L, Galvan, Thania, Garcini, Luz M.

“…Research examining the effects of traumatic events on undocumented Latinx immigrants often focuses on assessing posttraumatic stress disorder or general…”
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Family Separation at the US and Mexico Border Continues by Venta, Amanda, Bautista, Ashely, Cuervo, Maria, Mercado, Alfonso, Garcini, Luz M., Colunga-Rodríguez, Cecilia, Ángel-González, Mario, Preciado-Rodríguez, T. Magnolia, Cardenas, Fabiola Peña, Sotelo, Karla Villarreal, Payan, Tony

“…Record-breaking levels of asylum seeking by families with young children continue at the United States/Mexico border, particularly the Rio Grande Valley…”
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Familias Divididas [Divided Families]: Transnational Family Separation and Undocumented Latinx Immigrant Health by Galvan, Thania, Rusch, Dana, Domenech Rodríguez, Melanie M., Garcini, Luz M.

“…Undocumented Latinx immigrants (ULIs) comprise a large segment of the U.S. population, yet they remain at high risk for diminished health outcomes due to…”
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Dying in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Contextual Considerations and Clinical Recommendations by LeRoy, Angie S., Robles, Barbara, Kilpela, Lisa S., Garcini, Luz M.

“…Dying is a natural part of life; however, death is often a fearful, frightening event. Dying in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges that…”
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“One Scar Too Many:” The Associations Between Traumatic Events and Psychological Distress Among Undocumented Mexican Immigrants by Garcini, Luz M., Peña, Juan M., Gutierrez, Angela P., Fagundes, Christopher P., Lemus, Hector, Lindsay, Suzanne, Klonoff, Elizabeth A.

“…Undocumented immigration often presents with multiple stressors and contextual challenges, which may diminish mental health. This study is the first to provide…”
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