Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative

How did economic instability and additional pandemic factors affect farmworkers' mental health? Read BIMI's new policy brief "Addressing California Farmworkers’ Mental Health & Food Security During the Pandemic" by Graciela Chong. This policy brief discusses the article “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on California Farmworkers’ Mental Health and Food Security’’ by Ana Mora, Joseph Lewnard, and co-authors. Farmworkers in Monterrey County reported struggling with their mental health and food insecurity but were afraid of seeking help due to many being undocumented. This brief also shares what can be done to provide more resources and safety to farmworkers moving forward.