Seeking asylum in Australia: immigration detention, human rights and mental health care

Louise Kathryn Newman; Nicholas Proctor; Michael Dudley

doi:10.1177/1039856213491991

Seeking asylum in Australia: immigration detention, human rights and mental health care

Louise Kathryn Newman, Nicholas Proctor, Michael Dudley

School of Psychological Sciences

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Abstract

The article aims to discuss the impact of mandatory detention and human rights violations on the mental health of asylum seekers and the implications for psychiatrists and health professionals. Conclusions: Advocacy for human rights and engagement in social debate are core ethical and professional responsibilities. Clinicians need to maintain a focus on ethical obligations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315 - 320
Number of pages	6
Journal	Australasian Psychiatry
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856213491991
Publication status	Published - 2013

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