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Health of children who experienced Australian immigration detention.

Shidan TosifHamish R GrahamKaren KiangIngrid Laemmle-RuffRachel C HeenanAndrea SmithThomas VolkmanTom ConnellGeorgia Paxton
Published in: PloS one (2023)
This study provides clinical evidence of adverse impacts of held detention on children's physical and mental health and wellbeing. Policymakers must recognise the consequences of detention, and avoid detaining children and families.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • mental illness
  • social media
  • electronic health record