There are an estimated 427,000 undocumented college students enrolled in higher education. Undocumented college students encounter unique challenges associated with their precarious immigration status that impacts their psychological well-being. In this article, we contextualize the mental health of undocumented college students and the role of college mental health services and professionals in supporting college students’ psychological well-being. We end with recommendations and, in some cases, examples for campus mental health services, college counseling professionals, and counseling-related preparation programs to develop policies and practices that affirm and support the mental health of undocumented college students.
Nienhusser., H. K., Cadenas, G. A., Sosa, R., & Moreno, O. (2023). UndocuCare: Strategies for mental health services that affirm undocumented college students’ psychological needs. New Directions for Higher Education, 2023(203), 93-108. https://doi.org/10.1002/he.20479