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Asylum system 'undermining and damaging' asylum seekers' mental health
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April 13, 2025
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2:40Now PlayingA leading mental health charity is warning the asylum system is increasing the risk of suicide among asylum seekers and refugees.
The Mental Health Foundation says the way the asylum system is set up is “consistently undermining and damaging” asylum seekers’ mental health. Its Chief Executive Mark Rowland has told Sky News that the current system, which prevents people from working for 12 months, is creating an “emergency situation” – and those they support find the system so traumatic that it’s “leading them to consider taking their own lives”.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
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