Overcoming Fear And Anxiety Of Being Undocumented In Georgia

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Families of undocumented immigrants in Georgia are made to feel unwelcome, says Belisa Urbina of the organization Ser Familia.

With no decisive action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, young immigrants in the United States face an uncertain future. It takes toll on their mental health.On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott speaks with Belisa Urbina.

DACA is an Obama-era program, which protects about 700,000 young immigrants from deportation.

Belisa Urbina is the executive director of Ser Familia, a Georgia-based group that provides counseling and support for Latino families who live here. Urbina explains how mental health affects the immigrant experience, especially for undocumented immigrants.