The impass on immigration policy is having a negative effect on the mental health of young, undocumented people in California, according to a new UCLA report.
The survey includes about 550 youth from across California and was put out by the Dream Resource Center, a project of UCLA's Labor Center. The group is a research and advocacy group that seeks to promote opportunities for immigrant and undocumented youth.
A Martinez speaks with Alma Leyva, research coordinator at The Dream Resource Center and one of the lead researchers of the survey. She is, herself, undocumented.
To view the full report: undocumentedanduninsured.org