Clinical guidelines & publications library
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The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees
Asylum seekers and refugees
The RANZCP is concerned about the inadequate provision of mental health services to asylum seekers and refugees, and calls for policy change to improve mental health outcomes.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2017
- Published in Australia
- PS #46
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Mental health needs of child asylum seekers and refugees
Asylum seekers and refugees, Children & adolescents
The RANZCP opposes immigration policies that are detrimental to the mental health of child asylum seekers and refugees.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #52
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Refugee and asylum seeker health
Asylum seekers and refugees, Social justice
The RANZCP has endorsed this position statement from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). URL Position statement
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 2015
- Published in Australia
- Endorsed external position
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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Asylum seekers and refugees, Clinical guideline, Ethics
Key ethical and professional practice issues that psychiatrists may encounter when working with asylum seekers in all forms of immigration detention. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #12