Advancing Health Equity and Wellbeing for Migrants and Refugees in the Global North

International migration and displacement are defining features of the 21st century, shaping societies and transforming public health landscapes worldwide. Migrant and refugee populations enrich destination communities culturally and economically, but also face unique and persistent challenges ranging from mental health stressors and social inequalities to work-related injury and various barriers to care. As global crises, economics, and policy shifts intensify the flow of migrants and refugees to countries in the Global North, understanding and addressing the health needs of these populations is more urgent than ever. The purpose of this collection is to spark multidisciplinary dialogue and novel research on the health determinants, outcomes, and interventions critical to promoting health equity and wellbeing for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This Research Topic aims to advance understanding of the complex interplay between international migration, displacement, and public health, focusing on the reduction of health inequalities for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. We seek to highlight research that examines how public health policy, economic structures, mental health, life-course epidemiology, workplace conditions, and social determinants impact health across every stage of international migration and within diverse migrant communities in the Global North. Contributions exploring contextually grounded, culturally responsive, and scalable interventions in health education, promotion, and communication are encouraged, with particular interest in innovative strategies—such as social prescribing—to support integration and mental wellbeing. We also encourage critical perspectives on the effects of exclusionary policies, as well as research that highlights strengths, resilience, and community-driven approaches. By fostering global collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange, this collection aims to inform equitable health systems, support frontline practitioners, strengthen health literacy, and drive advocacy that recognizes migration and displacement as central to public health in our interconnected world. Suitable themes for manuscripts include, but are not limited to: 1. Social, cultural, economic, logistical, and policy barriers and facilitators to healthcare access for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers 2. Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing among migrant and displaced groups 3. Life-course approaches to the wellbeing of migrant and displaced populations 4. Impacts of host country/community and local policies and practices on health and integration 5. Social inequality, racism, discrimination, and health service utilization 6. Community-driven, culturally adapted public health interventions and practices, including health education, health promotion, and health communication initiatives among migrant populations, and training and capacity building for community health workers and educators 7. Innovative approaches such as social prescribing for supporting integration, belonging, and health 8. Working conditions and risks of work-related injury among migrant populations Topic Editor Dr. Omolade Allen is director/principal researcher at Batolad Ltd. Topic editors: Omolade Allen, Ala Elhelali Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/77425/advancing-health-equity-and-wellbeing-for-migrants-and-refugees-in-the-global-north