Refugees, the asylum system and mental healthcare in Ireland

Refugees, the asylum system and mental healthcare in Ireland

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The number of people seeking refugee status PLANTS in Ireland is increasing year on year and the burden of mental illness experienced by refugees and asylum seekers is high.The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has recommended the establishment of a number of specialist refugee mental health teams.In this paper we discuss the Irish asylum system, the Irish evidence regarding mental illness in this population, and current health service policy regarding refugee mental health.

We Oven Clock Module propose a model of specialist refugee mental healthcare delivery.