Dowry abuse, migration and mental health: public health challenges and legislative responses in Australia

The British Journal of Psychiatry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Manjula Datta O’Connor, Mannat Mehr Kaur Malhi
DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2025.10388
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Abstract

We aim to raise awareness of dowry abuse as a practice, which is a lesser-known form of family violence, and highlight its profound impact on mental health in migrant communities. There remains an urgent need for action from mental healthcare providers, and additional legal and policy reforms, to address this harmful practice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intimate Partner and Family Violence Migration Health and Trauma Gender Health and Social Inequality

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume
229
Issue
5
Pages
481–483
Publication date
6 March 2026
Language
EN