Asylum seekers experienced childhood adversity, domestic violence, extreme poverty and precariousness, armed violence, rape, and detention.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec (Canada), asylum seekers are on the frontlines, risking their lives to save the lives of others.
In addition to the anxiety associated with COVID-19, these asylum seekers are also concerned about being deported.
Regulation measures should be taken to prevent long-term mental health problems related to anxieties and worries generated by both COVID-19 and asylum status, particularly the fear of deportation.