Santé psychologique des demandeurs d’asile dans un contexte politique défavorable : perspectives d’intervenants sociaux sur les réformes du système de protection des réfugiés1

Abstract

SANTÉ PSYCHOLOGIQUE DES DEMANDEURS D'ASILE DANS UN CONTEXTE POLITIQUE DÉFAVORABLE : PERSPECTIVES D'INTERVENANTS SOCIAUX SUR LES RÉFORMES DU SYSTÈME DE PROTECTION DES RÉFUGIÉS ABSTRACTThis empirical research project aimed to understand the effects of the refugee protection system's federal reforms on asylum seekers' psychological well-being, particularly through help services provided to this population. Interviewed stakeholders have identified several ways in which these reforms might accentuate asylum seekers' post-migration difficulties, including the lack of psychosocial support resources and the anti-refugee discourse amongst the population. These results show the need to promote awareness of the reality of asylum seekers as well as to foster consideration for their rights within the host society.