The following resources are intended to help individuals, families, and legal professionals better understand the immigration evaluation process. These links offer educational materials, official information, and guidance on mental health and immigration-related issues. This is not a comprehensive list, nor an endorsement of external content.

Understanding Immigration Psychological Evaluations

• American Psychological Association (APA) – Psychologists’ role and statements related to immigration cases https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2019/02/immigrant-family-separations

• National Institutes of Health (NIH/PMC) – Research on migration-related trauma and mental health https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8410670/

Supporting Immigrant Mental Health (SAMHSA & more)

• SAMHSA – Refugee Behavioral Health (National & Regional Resources) [PDF]
• SAMHSA – Behavioral Health Equity Report (overview of disparities & indicators)
• American Immigration Council – Research and policy on immigration

Preparing for Your Immigration Evaluation

• APA Ethical Principles – Confidentiality in mental health assessments