University of New Mexico-Main Campus · Social ScienceCenter for Immigrant Mental Health
Jessica R Goodkind · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Research Focus
Dr. Jessica Goodkind's research lab focuses on understanding and improving mental health outcomes for Latin American and Black immigrants and refugees, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her team employs innovative community-based research methods to assess the effectiveness of various interventions, including peer advocacy and collaborations with community organizations, to alleviate psychological distress and economic hardships faced by these populations. This work aims to not only provide immediate support but also contribute to systemic policy changes that enhance community well-being.
mental healthcommunity-based interventionspeer advocacyimmigrantsrefugeeshealth disparitiesCOVID-19social supportpolicy changequalitative research
Research Aims
5AIM 01Test the impact of peer advocacy on mental health outcomes in immigrant communities.
AIM 02Evaluate the effectiveness of community-based organizations in supporting vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
AIM 03Examine the relationship between structural policy changes and individual mental health improvement.
AIM 04Investigate the role of social support networks in reducing psychological distress among Latin American and Black immigrants.
AIM 05Assess the disparities in access to mental health resources and potential interventions to bridge these gaps.
Skills the Lab Values
community engagementqualitative interviewsmixed methods researchpolicy analysisdata collection and analysisintervention designpublic health researchcollaboration with community organizationslongitudinal study methodologiesstatistical modeling
Output against the department
Publications67bottom 26% of dept.57th of 77
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Citations1.9kbottom 40% of dept.46th of 77
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