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The mental health services for detained asylum seekers in Malta
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2018
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Approximately 17 000 individuals have claimed asylum in Malta over the past 10 years. Maltese law stipulates mandatory detention. Here, we review Malta's asylum procedures and detention policy, and explore the impact of detention on mental health. We review the current mental health services and make recommendations to help fill the gaps.
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