Investigating whether offshore immigration detention and processing are associated with an increased likelihood of psychological disorders.
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Abstract
Immigration policies designed to deter people from seeking asylum are gaining traction in many Western nations, with the UK recently attempting to establish an offshore immigration processing centre in Rwanda. This letter outlines emerging evidence from Australia on the negative long-term psychological effects of offshore processing on people seeking asylum.
Medical subject headings
- Emigration and Immigration
- Mental Disorders
- Refugees