After the Raids
Chicago families grapple with trauma following federal agents’ immigration sweeps On a sunny November afternoon, Illinois State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, her eyes red with tears, addressed a crowd gathered at a press conference. “We are not okay,” she said, her voice shaking. “This type of trauma that’s being put on our community [will] take all […]
Countering the Stigma of Mental Health in Chicago’s Immigrant Communities
Even under the best of circumstances, it’s challenging for immigrants to adjust to a new life in a new country. And when immigrants have fled countries roiled by violence and war, the upheaval and stress in their lives is even more profound. Among refugees, about 10 to 40 percent may experience post-traumatic stress disorder and […]