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Trump's immigration crackdown takes toll on mental health

May 17, 2026 · Los Angeles, CA

Trump's immigration crackdown takes toll on mental health

A primary care clinic in Los Angeles documented a marked increase in depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among patients since ICE enforcement actions intensified in 2025. More than half of screened patients experienced severe anxiety, nearly three-quarters had depression, and nearly 1 in 8 had suicidal ideation—double the general population rate. Researchers attribute the mental health crisis to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown functioning as a public health stressor in immigrant communities.

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