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The mental health services for detained asylum seekers in Malta

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Rachel Taylor-East ,
Alexia Rossi ,
Julian Caruana  and
Anton Grech
Rachel Taylor-East
Affiliation:
Mount Carmel Hospital and Community Mental Health Services, Malta University of Malta, email rachel.taylor-east@gov.mt
Alexia Rossi
Affiliation:
Jesuit Refugee Services, Malta University of Malta
Julian Caruana
Affiliation:
Jesuit Refugee Services, Malta University of Malta
Anton Grech
Affiliation:
Department of Health, Malta University of Malta
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Approximately 17 000 individuals have claimed asylum in Malta over the past 10 years. Maltese law stipulates mandatory detention. Here, we review Malta's asylum procedures and detention policy, and explore the impact of detention on mental health. We review the current mental health services and make recommendations to help fill the gaps.

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BJPsych International , Volume 13 , Issue 2 , May 2016 , pp. 32 - 35
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