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Farid Farid

Detaining refugees doubles the risk of stress disorder

Detaining refugees doubles their risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, a report says. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Detaining people seeking asylum in Australia more than doubles their odds of developing post-traumatic stress disorder.

A national study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress investigated the mental health impacts of immigration detention on 334 asylum seekers.

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