TIJUANA. Bad living conditions, unemployment and estrangement from their families are psychologically affecting male deported migrants, the largest population treated for anxiety cases in Tijuana's General Hospital, GH.

Around 15-20 people check in every month to be treated for anxiety related symptoms; only 2 or 3 actually require medical treatment, says HG's spokeswoman Lucía Reyes.

"Anxiety is a common issue, it's a defense mechanism", said emergency physician Juan José Díaz. However, it could be a chronic condition and generate severe crisis for the patient, he finished.

According to Concepción Esparza, Chief Psychologist at GH, the recommended treatment for this condition is to identify early manifestations: Tachycardia, gastrointestinal problems, chest pains, heart palpitations, fear of exteriors, and job or relationship difficulties.

Dr. Juan José said that anxiety could have an impact in delinquency and drug abuse incidence because people gravitate towards these activities during bouts of unemployment and emotional crisis. "Doing what you love" is his recommendation to attack this "reversible" problem.

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