The mental health of immigrants and minorities in Canada: The social and economic effects

Title{The mental health of immigrants and minorities in Canada: The social and economic effects}
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsXu, A M., & McDonald, J T.
JournalCanadian Issues
Volume2010
IssueSummer
Pagination29 - 32
Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of immigrant mental health from a population health perspective. The result of the research conducted by the articles’ authors confirms that there is a “healthy immigrant effect” in terms of mental health outcomes. It also offers evidence of the significant role that local ethnic networks play in influencing immigrant mental health.

Document URL

http://www.acs-aec.ca/pdf/pubs/CanadianIssues_immigrant-mental-health_pd...

DatasetCCHS (Canadian Community Health Survey)
Network Reference TypeRefereed Article
Research Data Centre (RDC)NB RDC (Fredericton)