International Journal of Mental Health & PsychiatryISSN: 2471-4372

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Isaac Carreon Author

icarreon@pacificoaks.edu (626) 529-8208

Subjects of specialization
Bilingualism; Biculturalism

Affiliation
School of Cultural and Family Psychology Pacific Oaks College, CA, USA

Biography

I have been in practice since 2004. I have a Master's in Marriage Family Therapy, a Master's in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Psychology. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and marital/relationship issues. I also specialize in immigration evaluations and SAP evaluations for DOT. I am available evenings and weekends to accommodate your busy schedule.

Publications

Editorial Open Access

Attachment, Acculturative Stress, Social Supports, Separation and Marital Distress in Mexican and Central American Adult Immigrants Separated from Primary Caregivers as Children

Author(s):

Isaac Carreon and Susan L. Rarick

Latinas/os are reported to be the fastest growing ethnic minority in the United States, with a large percentage being newly arrived immigrants. Previous research has found that many migrate in phases, with the father leaving the family behind or both parents migrating and leaving children in the care of family members. Separations from parental figures have been found to lead to psychosocial, psychological, and educational problems, acculturative stress, lack of social support, attachment problems, poverty, discrimination, unemployment, and marital distress. The purpose of this study was to inquire if immigrant variables (attachment, acculturative stress, and social supports) in Mexican and Central American immigrants who were separated from their primary ca... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2471-4372.1000e103

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