Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Impact of Covid-19 on the mental health needs of asylum seekers in Australia. |
| Authors: |
Mares, Sarah (AUTHOR), Jenkins, Kym (AUTHOR), Lutton, Susan (AUTHOR), Newman AM, Louise (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Australasian Psychiatry. Aug2021, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p417-419. 3p. |
| Subjects: |
Political refugees, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, Mental health, Social isolation |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| Abstract: |
Objective: This paper highlights the significant mental health vulnerabilities of people who have sought asylum in Australia and their additional adversities as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Australia's policies in relation to asylum seekers result in multiple human rights violations and add significantly to mental health vulnerabilities. Despite a majority being identified as refugees, people spend years in personal and administrative limbo and are denied resettlement in Australia. Social isolation and other restrictions associated with Covid-19 and recent reductions in welfare and housing support compound their difficulties. The clinical challenges in working with people impacted by these circumstances and the role of psychiatrists and the RANZCP in advocacy are identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
