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: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #46
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Mental health needs of child asylum seekers and refugees
Asylum seekers and refugees, Children & adolescents
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #52
- Rescinded
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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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Partnering with people with lived experience
Asylum seekers and refugees, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
This position statement has been co-produced by those with lived experience of a mental health condition and psychiatrists.
Position statement- Last updated: Sep 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #62
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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Addressing health inequity, Asylum seekers and refugees, Ethics, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #12
- Rescinded