The Mental Health Impact of Working in Asylum Law: A Systematic Review
Leah Holt,
Jessie Mulcaire,
Ciarán O'Driscoll
et al.
Abstract:Aims: Legal professionals work closely with asylum seekers at many points during an asylum claim. Whilst there is an increasing literature examining the mental health impact of working with traumatised populations, there has been limited evidence focusing on the field of asylum law. This review aims to synthesise the current qualitative and quantitative literature on the mental health impacts of working in asylum law. Method: A systematic search across eight databases retrieved 11 studies (six qualitative; thr… Show more
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