Acculturation and Mental Health

AcculturationMental Health
Written By Xiomara A. Sosa

Acculturation is experienced when a culture tries to adopt the ideas and customs of a different culture that is not its own. This process involves adopting and learning the values, traditions, and behaviors of other societies or groups different than theirs. This often occurs when an individual moves to a new country and tries to adopt the customs of their new environment. It also occurs when a country is colonized by another country and adopts the customs of the colonizing country. 


Read the full article written by Charlotte Nickerson at https://www.simplypsychology.org/acculturation-definition.html

Xiomara A. Sosa

Xiomara A. Sosa is passionate about empowering diverse women who are struggling with challenges to heal and achieve well-being. In particular, she has a special place in my heart for women navigating the intersection of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, culture, and heritage, and who identify as other. Xiomara’s goal is to promote and improve mental health services, reflecting her dedication to her communities. As a 9/11 survivor and a military veteran, she is dedicated to helping all survivors on their journey to trauma recovery. As a social change advocate and social scientist, she explores global cultures. She educates people about diversity issues, addresses pressing multicultural issues, and raises awareness about the social welfare of all people. Full bio https://www.counselorxiomaraasosa.com/aboutxiomaraasosa

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