Trauma and mental health: Examining psychosocial changes for Latin American immigrant mothers and young children participating in child–parent psychotherapy.

Ruth Paris; Mihoko Maru; Yibin Yang; Karen Garber

doi:10.1037/tra0002071

December 4, 2025Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and PolicyOpen Access

Trauma and mental health: Examining psychosocial changes for Latin American immigrant mothers and young children participating in child–parent psychotherapy.

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Findings indicate a significant improvement in mental health and parenting skills among participants.
This observational analysis assessed psychosocial changes in immigrant families with children under three years old.
Child-parent psychotherapy intervention was applied to Latin American immigrant mothers and their young children.
These results highlight the need for broader implementation of mental health interventions among immigrant populations.

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Observational analysis shows efficacy of child-parent psychotherapy for Latin American immigrant families, indicating vital support for mental health and parenting.

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Results from this study indicate the feasibility and efficacy of an application of CPP for Latin American immigrant families with young children. Future research is needed to better understand the implementation of interventions to support mental health and parenting for immigrant populations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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