Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Julia Manek, Andrea Galan-Santamarina, Pau Perez-Sales
Summary: This study examines the impact of spatial configurations and socio-political context of detention centres on mental health and social life of detainees in Mexico. It reveals that manipulation of detention conditions creates harmful environments that harm basic physiological and psychological needs of the detainees.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ede Nagy, Sabine C. Herpertz, Katharina Schohl, Catharina Zehetmair, Nadja Gebhardt, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Christoph Nikendei
Summary: This study aimed to develop a culturally sensitive screening tool to assess the urgency and need for mental health treatment in refugees and asylum seekers in primary care settings. The researchers selected items from a pool generated by clinical experts based on data from 307 asylum seekers in Germany. The resulting questionnaire showed valid and reliable results, with effectiveness across different cultural backgrounds.
GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ryan Essex, Erika Kalocsanyiova, Peter Young, Paul McCrone
Summary: This study examines the impact of length and location of detention on psychological distress among Australian immigration detainees. The findings show that both onshore and offshore detention can lead to increased psychological distress, with offshore detainees experiencing higher distress levels.
JOURNAL OF IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kathryn Hampton, Elsa Raker, Hajar Habbach, Linda Camaj Deda, Michele Heisler, Ranit Mishori
Summary: Through examining narratives from forcibly separated families, it was found that parents and children shared similar pre-migration traumas and experiences of forced family separation in the U.S., still displaying signs of trauma following reunification. Almost all individuals met DSM criteria for diagnoses post-reunification, leading clinicians to recommend mental health treatment for both parents and children, with no signs of malingering present in any cases.
Article
Psychiatry
Akiko Kamimura, Shannon Weaver, Kai Sin, Mu Pye, Samin Panahi
Summary: The study found that older refugees are more likely to experience financial stress and homesickness; individuals with poorer self-rated health and fewer somatic symptoms are more likely to feel homesickness and language barriers; higher educational attainment is associated with higher levels of financial stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Malek Bajbouj, Patricia Panneck, Sibylle-Maria Winter, Carlos Ajami, Jihad Alabdullah, Max Benedikt Burger, Anja Haberlandner, Eric Hahn, Andreas Heinz, Isabella Heuser, Armin Hoyer, Ulrike Kluge, Marion Aichberger, Dimitris Repantis, Stefanie Schreiter, Joachim Seybold, Igor Sutej
Summary: The study investigated the distress patterns in refugees in Berlin and the feasibility of a newly established outpatient clinic. It found that a significant number of refugees from different backgrounds suffered from mental disorders, with depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorder being the most common diagnoses. The findings suggest that a central, low-threshold clinic can effectively provide psychiatric consultations to refugees, helping them overcome barriers in host communities.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Reza Rostami, Ruth Wells, Jila Solaimani, David Berle, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Derrick Silove, Angela Nickerson, Meaghan O'Donnell, Richard Bryant, Alexander McFarlane, Zachary Steel
Summary: This research examined the mental health of asylum-seeking children and adolescents and their primary caregivers affected by insecure residency. The results showed that asylum-seeking children and adolescents had more psychosocial problems, and parental posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms were associated with poorer child and adolescent psychosocial functioning. These findings raise important questions about Australia's restrictive immigration policies.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
William D. Lopez, Heide Castaneda
Summary: Social scientists are increasingly interested in the detrimental health impacts of immigration enforcement, and argue for the need to improve the current analytic framework to better understand these impacts.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Francesca Esposito, Salvatore Di Martino, Erica Briozzo, Caterina Arcidiacono, Jose Ornelas
Summary: In recent years, more and more countries have relied on border control measures, such as immigration detention, to control human mobility. However, research on the experiences of detained women has been limited. This study surveyed 93 women confined in an Italian immigration detention facility and found that unfair immigration procedures negatively impact their human dignity and subsequently affect their physical and mental health. The study highlights the dehumanization and negative health consequences of immigration detention.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Catani, Jasmin Wittmann, Telja Lucia Schmidt, Sarah Wilker, Sina Neldner, Frank Neuner
Summary: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a large number of Ukrainians, mainly women and children, have fled the country. Germany has accepted over one million refugees, including around 200,000 children and adolescents enrolled in German schools. A pilot study conducted on a small sample of adolescent refugees in Germany revealed high levels of mental health problems and distress, particularly in girls. The study suggests that brief psychological screenings in school settings could be an effective approach to identify and address mental health issues in newly arrived refugee youth.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abigail Weitzman, Matthew Blanton, Gilbert Brenes Camacho
Summary: The global population of refugees and migrants in need of protection is increasing rapidly. Prior research has shown that their mental health is poorer compared to other migrant and non-migrant populations. This study aims to investigate the temporal variability in their mental health using weekly survey data from Latin American migrants in Costa Rica. The results indicate that most respondents experienced occasional variability in their mental health indicators, with age, education, and baseline perceived discrimination being the most consistent predictors. The findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic factors in understanding the mental health of Latin American migrants.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sarah Mares
Summary: The scoping review identified 22 studies on children detained by six countries, showing that both detained children and their parents have mental health issues that need attention. Despite the limitations of individual studies, the research provides a consistent picture of the impact of immigration detention on children's wellbeing.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Sara Shishehgar, Leila Gholizadeh, Michelle DiGiacomo, Patricia Mary Davidson
Summary: The study found that living in a prison-like detention environment is a punishment for asylum seekers, violating their privacy and dignity. However, a sense of security, free healthcare services, and building social networks in short-term detention were viewed as positive aspects.
CONTEMPORARY NURSE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Lonneke I. M. Lenferink, Belinda J. Liddell, Yulisha Byrow, Meaghan O'Donnell, Richard A. Bryant, Vicki Mau, Tadgh McMahon, Greg Benson, Angela Nickerson
Summary: Most resettled refugees did not develop PTSD or depression symptoms, but problems with interpersonal PMLDs may increase the risk of developing these symptoms, highlighting the importance of addressing these stressors when addressing the mental health needs of this population.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Ryan Essex, Erika Kalocsanyiova, James G. Scott, Rosana Pacella
Summary: This study examines child and adolescent health data from Australian immigration detention centres, finding that detained children have greater health needs compared to those in the community. Children in offshore detention also have a higher rate of health issues and access healthcare services more frequently.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Sara Radovic, Glenn Alexander Melvin, Michael Solomon Gordon
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Psychiatry
Jeremy Quek, Clair Bennett, Glenn A. Melvin, Naysun Saeedi, Michael S. Gordon, Louise K. Newman
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRY
(2018)
Article
Psychiatry
Hoda Barazandeh, David. W. Kissane, Naysun Saeedi, Michael Gordon
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Glenn A. Melvin, Linda Finnin, John Taffe, Amanda L. Dudley, Ester Klimkeit, Michael S. Gordon, Bruce Tonge
CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Claire Corrigan, Graeme Duke, Johnny Millar, Eldho Paul, Warwick Butt, Michael Gordon, Jacinta Coleman, David Pilcher, Felix Oberender
Summary: This study investigated whether the COVID-19 outbreak in Australia was associated with an increase in admissions of children and adolescents with deliberate self-harm (DSH) to intensive care units (ICUs). The results found a significant increase in ICU admissions for DSH during the pandemic.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Emily Jean Wallman, Rebecca Anne Segrave, Michael Solomon Gordon, Maxwell James Oliver Barnett Fraser, Chris Pavlou, Glenn Alexander Melvin
Summary: The study found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an acceptable treatment for adolescents with major depressive disorder. Common adverse events during treatment were drowsiness and lethargy, which decreased over the course of treatment. Both adolescents and their parents reported high satisfaction and adherence to the treatment.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Miriam K. Yurtbasi, Glenn Melvin, Christine Pavlou, Michael Gordon
Summary: Nurses play a unique role in predicting the occurrence of seclusion in adolescent inpatient units, with factors such as gender ratios, work experience, and patient records all contributing to the decision to use seclusion as a treatment method. The presence of agency or temporary nurses, as well as the gender makeup of the nursing staff, can also affect the likelihood of seclusion. Further research is needed to explore the reasons why these nurse-related factors influence the use of seclusion.
JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Sarah Buchanan-Pascall, Glenn A. Melvin, Michael S. Gordon, Kylie M. Gray
PARENTING-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2019)
Article
Psychiatry
Glenn A. Melvin, Daniel Gresham, Susan Beaton, Jan Coles, Bruce J. Tonge, Michael S. Gordon, Barbara Stanley
SUICIDE AND LIFE-THREATENING BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Clair Bennett, Glenn A. Melvin, Jeremy Quek, Naysun Saeedi, Michael S. Gordon, Louise K. Newman
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2019)
Article
Psychiatry
Jeremy Quek, Glenn A. Melvin, Clair Bennett, Michael S. Gordon, Naysun Saeedi, Louise K. Newman
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY DISORDERS
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Glenn A. Melvin, Michael S. Gordon
COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE
(2019)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sarah Buchanan-Pascall, Kylie M. Gray, Michael Gordon, Glenn A. Melvin
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2018)
Article
Family Studies
Jeremy Quek, Louise K. Newman, Clair Bennett, Michael S. Gordon, Naysun Saeedi, Glenn A. Melvin
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2017)
Article
Rehabilitation
Monique West, Glenn Melvin, Francis McNamara, Michael Gordon
AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL
(2017)