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This study employs bibliometric methods to systematically analyze the global body of literature on international migrants\u2019 mental health. Methods: The literature on the mental health of international migrants published until October 2024 was searched using the Web of Science database. The search terms included (\u2018International migrants\u2019 OR \u2018migrant workers\u2019 OR \u2018international students\u2019 OR \u2018refugees\u2019 OR \u2018asylum seekers\u2019 OR \u2018smuggled migrants\u2019) AND \u2018mental health\u2019. VOSviewer was used to conduct bibliometric analysis, focusing on co-authorship patterns, keyword co-occurrence, and citation networks. Results: Over the past four decades, research on the mental health of international migrants has grown substantially, with major migration destinations such as the United States, Europe, and Australia playing prominent roles in this field. \u2018Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\u2019 was the most frequent keyword in publications, with strong links to \u2018trauma\u2019 and \u2018depression\u2019. In recent years, with the impact of global socioenvironmental changes and emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the research focus has gradually shifted towards social support, service accessibility, and cultural adaptation. Conclusions: International migration is a far-reaching global phenomenon, and addressing the mental health of migrant populations is essential for advancing public health, social cohesion, and sustainable development. This study provides the first bibliometric overview of research in this domain, mapping its thematic evolution and collaborative structure. 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