Claire Mason
Claire is the research coordinator at the Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) in London, UK. HBF is a charity that works specifically with adult survivors of human cruelty. She is currently facilitating a feasibility Randomised Control Trial evaluating the efficacy of Narrative Exposure Therapy in reducing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms with victims of human trafficking. When not conducting research Claire enjoys wild swimming, exploring new places by bicycle and watching Wes Anderson films.
Detaining vulnerable immigrants negatively affects their mental health
Changing immigration patterns have been the focus of recent intense media coverage. However, research concerning the impact of immigration detention policies on those most vulnerable to these practices is limited in comparison. A recent systematic review published in BMC Psychiatry examines mental health in detained immigrants and brings this issue sharply into focus where it belongs. Here to discuss the study and to signpost future research is co-author Claire Mason.
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Our systematic review found that detention had a detrimental effect on an individual’s mental health, over and above the negative impact caused by uncertain immigration status. Not exactly a shocking revelation, I know. However, this finding supports those of a previous review by Robjant and colleagues that demonstrated adverse mental health consequences of immigration detention are consistently recognised internationally.
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