Samuel Seium. In a study that observed the mental health status of children that come to America as undocumented citizens found that they are more likely to develop a mood and anxiety disorders. There are several reasons that would lead undocumented children to develop these disorders over time. For example, the fear of the individual or family member being deported, not being able to report being a victim or a crime to police, moving frequently, and not having access to affordable healthcare for the individual or family members. Additionally, parents of these children need to work long hours for low wages in order to take care of their family and children. The child is unable to spend time with their parents and that hurts their emotional
