Impact of human mobility on the mental health of young Venezuelans relocated to Ecuador.

Abstract

The process of adaptation to a new country, culture and sociocultural system can trigger stress and depression in young migrants due to the abrupt change in their environment and the need to integrate into the new host context. This study focuses on determining the relationship between human mobility and its impact on the mental health of young Venezuelans relocated to Ecuador. The psychological and emotional effects of the migration process in this population are analyzed, addressing challenges of cultural adaptation, family separation and exposure to adverse situations. The methodological design included a non-experimental investigation with a mixed qualitative-quantitative approach, using the Goldberg general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) and semi-structured interviews with 14 young Venezuelan migrants to evaluate symptoms related to anxiety and depression. The results highlighted a higher prevalence of anxiety among young migrant women, detailing symptoms and highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions to support the mental health of this vulnerable population.