The psychiatry college’s position on mental health care for people seeking asylum and refugees. It calls for an end to immigration detention and for care equal to that of the general population, noting very high rates of self-harm among detained children.
Place: National
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Supporting multicultural young people’s mental health
A report on how racism, money stress, trauma and system barriers affect the mental health of multicultural young people. It proposes 11 actions, including culturally responsive training and youth-friendly service hubs.
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Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD and Complex PTSD: Refugees and asylum seekers
The refugee and asylum seeker section of Australia’s national PTSD treatment guidelines. It advises broad assessment that includes migration history, visa status and current stresses, and says trauma-focused therapy works but must be paired with practical support.
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Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide: Mental health
An online guide for GPs, nurses and other primary care workers caring for people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum. It includes a mental health section for clinicians.
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Working with interpreters: A practice guide for psychologists
A practice guide from the national psychology body on how to work well with professional interpreters. It gives psychologists practical advice for sessions that use an interpreter.
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Mental Health Interpreting: Guidelines for Interpreters
Guidelines written for spoken and sign language interpreters who work in mental health settings. They cover key terms, protocols, ethics, self-care and patients’ rights.
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COVID-19 Racism Incident Report Survey: Comprehensive Report 2021
Records 541 racist incidents reported by Asian Australians between April 2020 and June 2021. It shows the kinds of racism people faced during the pandemic and where it happened.
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Framework for Mental Health in Multicultural Australia: Towards culturally inclusive service delivery
A national framework that helps mental health and suicide prevention services check and improve how well they serve people from multicultural backgrounds. It is now offered by Embrace as a free, self-paced online tool for services and workers.
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The State of Multicultural Mental Health in Australia: Research Report
A national report on the mental health of people born overseas. It found recent arrivals had the highest rates of mental health conditions among overseas-born people, that access and continuity of care were uneven, and that co-designed, culturally tailored programs work better; it sets six priority areas for action.