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Working with Immigrant and Refugee Clients
In 2024 alone, over 50 million immigrants lived in the U.S. However, only 3% were referred to mental health services.
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In 2024, over 123 million forcibly displaced people globally (World Health Organization)
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For immigrants living in the U.S., psychological distress increased by 140% (UCLA)
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Up to 40%, 44%, and 36% of refugees were admitted into care with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, respectively.
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For services provided, only 3% of refugees referred are referred to mental health services
Additional Resources
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Psychiatry.org - Mental Health Facts for Refugees
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U.S. Comittee for Refugees and Immigrants - Dire Mental Health Effects on Immigrants
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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research - Recent Spike in Immigrant Mental Distress
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APA - Working with Immigrants and Refugees
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Garcini et al. - The Role of Psychologists among Immigrants
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Headway - Therapy Approaches to Effectively Support Immigrant Clients
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Alvarado Therapy - Immigration Therapy: Healing the Emotional Impact
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