Offshore detention of asylum seekers linked to a 20-times higher risk of PTSD, study finds.

A new study reveals that asylum seekers held in offshore detention face a 20-times higher risk of PTSD compared to those not detained or held onshore for less than six months. The research, which surveyed 990 refugees and asylum seekers in Australia between 2011 and 2018, also found higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among those detained offshore. The study highlights the severe mental health impacts of offshore detention and calls for better support for detainees.

November 11, 2024
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