A trauma informed response to COVID 19 and the deteriorating mental health of refugees and asylum seekers with insecure status in Australia

Research library / Peer-reviewed study

Written by

Kenny MA, Grech C, Procter N

Year

2021

Place

National

Access

Free

In plain English

A discussion paper for nurses and health workers on how COVID-19 worsened the mental health of refugees and people seeking asylum on temporary visas. It offers a trauma-informed way to respond.

Topics

• COVID-19
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Trauma
• Workforce and cultural responsiveness

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