Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion for (Im)migrant People
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editor
Interests: culturally effective mental health intervention; immigrant children, adolescents, and families; social support and mental health of Blacks; depression; cultural interventions; social support networks of ethnic minorities
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores innovative research and practice in promoting mental health and wellbeing among (im)migrant populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented individuals. As global migration patterns intensify due to sociopolitical unrest, climate change, and economic disparity, the psychological impact of displacement, acculturation stress, and systemic exclusion is becoming increasingly urgent. This Issue seeks to highlight multidisciplinary approaches that center lived experiences, cultural strengths, and community-led interventions. Contributions examine individual, interpersonal, and structural factors influencing mental health outcomes across diverse migration contexts. Topics include culturally adapted therapeutic models, trauma-informed care, mental health access and equity, resilience-building strategies, and the role of language, identity, and policy in shaping wellbeing. Special attention is given to intersectional challenges (e.g., race, gender, age, legal status) and the need for ethical, responsive, and contextually grounded solutions. This Issue aims to deepen understanding, inform public health and social policy, and amplify practices that honor the dignity and humanity of (im)migrant people worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Marie Guerda Nicolas
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- (im)migrant mental health
- acculturation and adaptation
- trauma and displacement
- culturally responsive care
- social determinants of health
- refugee wellbeing
- health equity
- community-based interventions
- migration policy and mental health
- intersectionality and resilience
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
