However, the specific relationship between the immigration process and subsequent experiencing of mental illness, such as the symptoms of depression, has not been examined in detail.

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• COVID-19 and mental health: Anxiety disorders among immigrants due to COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea (2021) · doi

  CONCLUSION: With very limited studies on immigrants' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper provides scientific research evidence of the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on the mental health of migrants.

  Keywords: mental health covid conclusion limited immigrants pandemic provides scientific evidence outbreak impact migrants
• Mental Health of Asian Immigrants in New Zealand: A Review of Key Issues (2004) · doi

  Although the mental health status of Asian immigrants in New Zealand is not well studied, the limited data that is available suggests that the mental disorder prevalence rates are similar to that of the general population, and that language problems, failure to find employment, separation from family and community, and traumatic experiences prior to migration are key factors associated with increased risk of minor mental disorders such as anxiety or depression.

  Keywords: mental health status asian immigrants zealand well studied limited available suggests disorder prevalence rates similar
• Onset of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depression Among Refugees and Voluntary Migrants to the United States (2012) · doi

  Although refugees are generally thought to be at increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive episode (MDE), few studies have compared onset of PTSD and MDE between refugees and voluntary migrants.

  Keywords: refugees ptsd generally thought increased risk posttraumatic stress disorder major depressive episode compared onset voluntary
• Acculturation and severity of depression among first-generation Vietnamese outpatients in Germany (2017) · doi

  Vietnamese migrants constitute the largest Southeast Asian migrant group in Germany, yet there is no data on the relationship between the mental health status and acculturation among this population.

  Keywords: vietnamese migrants constitute largest southeast asian migrant group germany there relationship mental health status acculturation
• Exploring the Mental Health of Mexican Migrant Farm Workers in the Midwest: Psychosocial Predictors of Psychological Distress and Suggestions for Prevention and Treatment (2002) · doi

  Family dysfunction, ineffective social support, low self-esteem, lack of agreement with the decision to migrate, high education levels, high levels of acculturative stress, and high levels of anxiety were significantly associated with high depression levels.

  Keywords: high levels family dysfunction ineffective social support self esteem lack agreement decision migrate education acculturative
• Migration and Mental Health: An Empirical Test of Depression Risk Factors among Immigrant Mexican Women (1987) · doi

  Empirical research in the field of migration and mental health is rare and its recent appearance follows decades of inconsistent reports in the research literature about the risks posed by numerous precipitating and predisposing factors.

  Keywords: empirical field migration mental health rare recent appearance follows decades inconsistent reports literature risks posed
• Depression in Hispanic Adults Who Immigrated as Youth: Results from the National Latino and Asian American Study (2015)

  However, the specific relationship between the immigration process and subsequent experiencing of mental illness, such as the symptoms of depression, has not been examined in detail.

  Keywords: specific relationship immigration process subsequent experiencing mental illness symptoms depression examined detail
• Social Determinants of Mental Health among Migrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations: A Systematic Literature Review (2026) · doi

  The findings advocate for understanding migrant mental health as a public health issue rather than solely a clinical one, suggesting that treatment-focused policies are insufficient without addressing broader socio-economic vulnerabilities.

  Keywords: health advocate understanding migrant mental public issue rather solely clinical suggesting treatment focused policies insufficient