The impact of immigration detention on mental health: a systematic review

The impact of immigration detention on mental health: a systematic review

Abstract Background The number of asylum seekers, refugees and internally displaced people worldwide has increased dramatically over the past 5 years. Many countries are continuing to resort to detaining asylum seekers and other migrants, despite concerns that this may be harmful. In light of the co...

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Main Authors: M. von Werthern, K. Robjant, Z. Chui, R. Schon, L. Ottisova, C. Mason, C. Katona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Mental health
Vulnerability
Immigration detention
Asylum seekers
Refugees
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1945-y

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