The migrant population in the United States is comprised of many groups. The culture that we belong to, the neighborhood we live in, the demographic composition of our community, and the opportunities and frustration of our work environment all affect our mental health. Among the members of the 'culture of migrancy,' the majority stress the fundamental connectedness or interdependence of members of the group. The self is defined by the family, the group, and their being migrant workers. This article presents a brief overview of migrancy, acculturation, and acculturative stress as it affects migrant populations during a disaster.

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