Refugee and asylum seeker self harm with implications for transition to employment participation
- a review
Sammanfattning
This article is a review of the literature investigating
self-harm in refugees and asylum seekers and the influence that this may have on
employment. High rates of physical and mental health issues among refugees and
asylum seekers can lead to self-harm and suicide attempts. This can have a
lasting impact on refugee or asylum seekers in terms of employability and how
they can cope within a working environment. Employers are encouraged to seek a
better understanding of the underlying mental health issues of current and
future employees from a refugee background. This can be achieved by mental
health and human service workers sharing their understanding of refugees and
asylum seekers. A broader vision of treatment and care for previous and current
mental health distress can improve the social inclusion framework. Further
research is justified and necessary on self-harm such as lip-stitching and
employment opportunities for asylum seekers and refugees.