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Silent Battles / Luchas Invisibles

Many immigrants experience trauma tied to the threats that may have led them to flee their home countries, the experiences of their journeys, and the challenges they face upon arrival in the United States. In the reported series Silent Battles / Luchas Invisibles, MindSite News and palabra, a multimedia platform from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, focus on the mental health of immigrant and refugee communities in the U.S. 

Judges praised the writing and reporting of the series, describing it as deeply researched and “first-rate in every way” and saying it “merits the highest achievement awards.” 

“This series stands out for how clearly and thoughtfully it explains the mental health impact of immigration policies on Latino communities,” a judge said. “It goes beyond stereotypes and shows the complexity of people’s lives, with empathy and respect.”

Read the Winning Work

Silent Battles: In Chicago, Immigrants Who Fled Violence and War Struggle With Their Mental Health 

Luchas Invisibles: En Chicago, inmigrantes que huyeron de la violencia lidian con sus traumas y con su salud mental

Silent Battles: ‘The Fear Cut Through My Family’: Alarm Over Trump’s Return Sparks Deep Anxiety Among Chicago Immigrants 

Luchas Invisibles: Resurgen los fantasmas de la deportación

Silent Battles: Chicago Advocates and Clinicians Come Together to Support Mental Health of Immigrants in Peril 

Luchas Invisibles: Activistas y clínicos de Chicago unen fuerzas para apoyar la salud mental de inmigrantes)

Silent Battles: ‘What if one day you leave and don’t come back?’

Luchas Invisibles: “¿Y si un día te vas y no vuelves?”