
Dr Janelle Spira
Clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Hertfordshire who studies trauma and the mental health impact of asylum accommodation.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 28min
Asylum hotels and mental health
Dr. Peter Olusoga, a senior psychology lecturer, shares intriguing insights on a study linking an acne drug to lower schizophrenia risk. Dr. Janelle Spira, a clinical psychologist studying asylum accommodations, reveals how living in hotels harms mental health due to safety concerns and social isolation. She emphasizes the need for better housing alternatives. Dr. Stephanie Fitzgerald offers refreshing strategies to reframe winter positively, suggesting it can be a season of productivity and planning rather than gloom.


