Understanding the mental health and help-seeking behaviours of refugees

Research library / Government report

Written by

Tomasi A-M, Slewa-Younan S, Narchal R, Rioseco P (Australian Institute of Family Studies)

Year

2022

Place

National

Access

Free

In plain English

A short AIFS research summary using BNLA data. It reports high levels of distress and trauma symptoms among refugees but only about one in five seeking help, usually from family and friends, with stigma, language and cost as barriers.

Topics

• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Service access and use
• Stigma and help-seeking

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