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Psychological wellbeing of refugees resettling in Australia: Review paper

This 2008 literature review provides an evidence-based overview of the issues related to the mental health and wellbeing of refugees, offering a springboard for continued interest, compassion and advancement in research and practice for refugees and asylum-seekers in Australia and around the world.

It includes a thorough examination of the individual, systemic and socio-political factors that influence individuals' and families' experiences in refugee resettlement, and explores current best practice for assessment, education and therapeutic interventions.

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