Impact of Covid-19 on the mental health needs of asylum seekers in Australia.
Australas Psychiatry
; 29(4): 417-419, 2021 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1166849
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.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Refugees
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Mental Health
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Australas Psychiatry
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
10398562211005445
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