Focuses on the unique phenomenon of circulatory migration from Puerto Rico to the US mainland and its mental health related consequences. The sociopsychological situation of the typical Puerto Rican migrant is described, with emphasis upon ease of migration in either direction. This paper argues that the suddenness of migratory moves in both directions has placed immigrants at risk for mental health problems, and also discusses the mental health needs of Puerto Rican migrants. In particular, attention is given to children and adolescents, who are often passive objects of these moves and not active participants in decision making. -Authors

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migration flow Puerto Rican migrants circulatory migration Puerto Rico USA culture shock mental health