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

被引:37
作者
Newman, Louise [1 ]
Proctor, Nicholas [2 ]
Dudley, Michael [3 ]
机构
[1] Monash Univ, Ctr Dev Psychiat & Psychol, Clayton, Vic 3138, Australia
[2] Univ S Australia, Div Hlth Sci, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
[3] Univ New S Wales, Sch Psychiat, Kensington, NSW 2033, Australia
关键词
asylum seekers; Australia; detained children; detention; ethics; human rights; immigration policy; mental health care; refugees; stress; trauma; TRAUMA;
D O I
10.1177/1039856213491991
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
Objective: 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.
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页码:315 / 320
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