Nauru's prescription drug records suggest mental health

An anti-depressant medication wrapper

An anti-depressant medication wrapper Source: AAP

Documents detailing the types and quantities of medication prescribed inside Australia's immigration detention centre on Nauru suggest the people inside are not at all well. The documents, obtained by SBS under Freedom of Information laws, point to what experts say is a 'mental health crisis' for detainees on the island. Listeners seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636



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