Minister forced to apologise after teen spent five days in emergency department
A minister has issued an apology after a 17-year-old girl spent five days in an emergency department due to a lack of available mental health beds. The girl's mother expressed frustration over the inability to secure necessary care for her daughter. This incident highlights ongoing issues within the mental health care system in the state.
- ▪The teenager was unable to receive timely mental health care due to bed shortages.
- ▪The minister's apology comes amid growing concerns about mental health services.
- ▪The incident has sparked discussions about the adequacy of mental health resources in the state.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +1000 |
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