It has been suggested that this group has depression often masked by somatic complaints. International Journal of Social Psychiatry reference: http://isp.sagepub.com/content/35/4/350.short

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With increased somatic problems, Russian immigrants tend to utilize healthcare system differently than American or other immigrant groups and thus have different educational and health needs.

International social work reference: http://isw.sagepub.com/content/43/3/305.short