Mental health, perceived social support, and sense of belonging among immigrants
Rates of anxiety and depression in this population were considerably higher than those reported in the general Canadian population and comparable studies. These findings highlight the importance of addressing mental health and social well-being among immigrant populations and can inform the development of tailored, community-based support initiatives.
Authors
- Mohammad Habibnezhad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3404-893X)
- Zahra Jafari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0485-2003)
- Maryam Mirzaei Hotkani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7533-0704)
- Ellen M. Hickey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0262-9115)
- Kolten MacDonell
- Emily Balkam
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Nova Scotia Health Authority (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343075
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00