Central American immigrant mothers and the children left back home

The migration movement of women, particularly the migration of Central American women, was examined in the context of its implications on mental health. Due to the persistent social, economic and political instability present in some of the countries of this region, many migrants from this area entering the United States bring with them the hardships and traumas associated with a life lived in the midst of negatives experiences and limited opportunities. The topic was researched by accessing peer reviewed and scholarly articles using services like ProQuest, EBSCO, PubMed, and Medline Plus. Many Central American migrant women, especially those fleeing poverty, family and social violence, have been found to display one or more traumas related to their experience. This finding suggests that a lot of these women already living in the United States are at risk of developing anxiety, depression and post-traumatic-stress disorder, and that not only their chances for a better future is compromised, but also the future of their children and their family as a whole.