environment increases factors such as depression, lack of self worth, as well as injustice (Sultan & O’ Sullivan, 2001). This is demonstrated by the statistics in the article, stating that the male population in detention centres, suffering from mental health problems, suicidal ideation and self harm, contributes to 41 percent of the national average (Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 2004).
Zwi & Chaney (2013) highlight the developmental delay that often occurs, as well as high rates of psychiatric disorders, due to many mental illness considerations, as well as the fact that many have to witness violent and disturbing events at such a young age (Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 2004). Due to all of these severe …show more content…
Mandatory detention impacts on later school life, affecting hope for the future, possibly as a result of post traumatic stress syndrome. The article suggests a way of combatting this concern is by making an easier integration into the main school system by providing building blocks and support. The article highlights the increased use of bridging visas as well as community detention, resulting in those staying for a shorter period of time in detention for those who meet the criteria, which can be displayed in statistics as the average time in detention has decreased from 277 days from studies done in 2011 to 74 days from studies done in 2012 (Department of Immigration and Border Protection, …show more content…
In the experiment conducted in this study, the data showed that even though the group was already more traumatised to begin with, the detention experience increased the level of psychiatric morbidity. Data has shown that the experience of detention was psychologically harmful, traumatising those exposed to it. Sufficient therapy and recovery after trauma is critical. McGorry (2002) states, however, that the medical and psychiatrist care for those affected is unsatisfactory. A preventative measure is needed in order to restrict the numbers of those in detention, however, this article assumes that this will not be imminent in the near future.
Zwi & Chaney (2013) highlight the developmental delay that often occurs, as well as high rates of psychiatric disorders, due to many mental illness considerations, as well as the fact that many have to witness violent and disturbing events at such a young age (Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 2004). Due to all of these severe …show more content…
Mandatory detention impacts on later school life, affecting hope for the future, possibly as a result of post traumatic stress syndrome. The article suggests a way of combatting this concern is by making an easier integration into the main school system by providing building blocks and support. The article highlights the increased use of bridging visas as well as community detention, resulting in those staying for a shorter period of time in detention for those who meet the criteria, which can be displayed in statistics as the average time in detention has decreased from 277 days from studies done in 2011 to 74 days from studies done in 2012 (Department of Immigration and Border Protection, …show more content…
In the experiment conducted in this study, the data showed that even though the group was already more traumatised to begin with, the detention experience increased the level of psychiatric morbidity. Data has shown that the experience of detention was psychologically harmful, traumatising those exposed to it. Sufficient therapy and recovery after trauma is critical. McGorry (2002) states, however, that the medical and psychiatrist care for those affected is unsatisfactory. A preventative measure is needed in order to restrict the numbers of those in detention, however, this article assumes that this will not be imminent in the near future.