Melbourne's Mental Health Crisis: A System in Free Fall The closure of a prominent children's mental health unit at a major Melbourne hospital due to allegations of bullying and use of force against vulnerable young patients is the latest symptom of a systemic crisis that has been festering for years.
The underlying issues run far deeper than this single incident, with staff being stood down and investigations continuing.
Allegations of bullying and physical intimidation by healthcare professionals against minors are disturbing enough.