assessing the well-being and mental health of immigrant populations residing in Michigan amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Poverty, limited healthcare access, and fear of legal repercussions can place immigrant populations at a higher risk for developing severe COVID-19 infections.

For example, immigrants with limited resources avoid relying on free governmental programs related to COVID-19 testing and vaccinations because they fear

it could prevent them from receiving residency in the future or it can lead to their deportation (public charge rule). Additionally, social isolation can impose

stress, affecting immune responses. There is an urgent need to address the psychological burden of COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining necessary social

distancing to reduce transmission. The efficacy of remotely-delivered interventions for stress has been demonstrated in studies of clinical populations. Yet,

little is known about the feasibility of delivering remote psychological interventions to immigrant populations. The goal of this pilot research project is to

recruit a sample of participants with technology access to measure a) the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of immigrant populations residing

in Michigan and b) extent of interest in participation in a remotely-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program.