Psychiatrists' attitudes and knowledge towards treating asylum seeker and refugee subjects in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 1% of the world's population have been forcibly displaced. Asylum seekers and refugees (ASR) are at higher risk of serious mental illnesses. Despite a high need for care, little is known about the attitudes, knowledge and competencies of psychiatrists who may treat ASR subjects.

Aims

The study aimed to identify perceived gaps in psychiatric training that could help guide medical education and policymaking related to treating ASR mental health.

Method

We conducted the first national survey of UK-based psychiatrists to assess attitudes, knowledge and competencies around treating ASR subjects. The online survey was sent to all psychiatrists (N = 18 182) and registered trainees (N = 4700) on the Royal College of Psychiatrists databases in 202

SUBMITTER: Tham D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451729 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature