Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 27, Issue 4, 1993, Pages 606-612

Risk of Retraumatisation of Asylum-Seekers in Australia (Article)

Silove D.* , Mcintosh P. , Becker R.
  • a Academic Mental Health Unit, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Level 4, Health Services Building, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
  • b Refugee Advice and Casework Service, 69–71 Parramatta Road, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
  • c STARTTS, 28 Nelson Street, Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

Australia has a long legacy of providing asylum to refugees who, it is now well established, suffer high rates of psychological and psychiatric problems requiring specialised treatment. In this paper we outline the special stressors faced by asylum-seekers who have not obtained formal refugee status and who are at risk of being forcibly repatriated. We suggest that the experiences they undergo in Australia, particularly that of prolonged detention, risk zretraumatising an already vulnerable group. The implications for policy formulation are considered. © 1993, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. All rights reserved.

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immigrant refugee Australia Cambodia mental health human Refugees injury detention policy Health Services Needs and Demand Acculturation stress risk factor social welfare Article Prisons Social Environment Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic politics public policy Patient Care Team
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DOI: 10.3109/00048679309075823
ISSN: 00048674
Cited by: 43
Original Language: English