Mexican-Americans born in the United States are at greater risk of mental disorder than people who have recently immigrated from Mexico to the United States. This provides an example of the

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The immigrant paradox is the phenomenon where people who have recently immigrated to the United States have better mental health outcomes than their U.S.-born counterparts. This suggests that there may be protective factors associated with the experience of immigrating that buffer against mental health problems.

Mexican-Americans Born in the United States Are at Greater Risk