Bibliometric analysis reveals shifts toward social support and service access in migrant mental health research.
Key Points
A significant increase in research on the mental health of international migrants has been noted over the past four decades, highlighting this critical area of study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder emerged as a prominent keyword, associated closely with trauma and depression among migrant populations.
Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer was employed to explore co-authorship patterns, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks in existing literature.
Addressing the mental health needs of international migrants is vital for enhancing public health, social cohesion, and sustainable development.