Mental health and the healthy immigrant effect in Chile: a comparative cross-sectional study with international migrants and locals
We found a healthy immigrant effect for mental health among international migrants in Chile, which declined over time in the case of mood disorders. Chilean participants reported very high levels of mental health issues, consistent with existing studies. However, results for international migrants highlight both risk and protective factors linked to migration processes, which are unique to them, warranting a specific approach to their mental health needs.
Authors
- Paula Madrid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5576-150X)
- Alexandra Obach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7412-4159)
- Marcela Oyarte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3757-4262)
- Alice Blukacz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6999-2421)
- Báltica Cabieses (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0756-1954)
Institutions
- Universidad del Desarrollo (CL)
- Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile (CL)
- University of York (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1582628
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Education, Indigenous Social Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 32.98
Funders
- Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo