Judge directs suicidal teen be moved from paediatric ward over safety concerns

The judge remarked he may be told some day how a person can behave this way and not be considered mentally ill or have some form of unsoundmess of mind.

By Ann O'Loughlin

A troubled and suicidal teenage girl has been moved by High Court order from her emergency placement in a hospital paediatric ward due to serious concerns her behaviour is endangering infants, staff and herself.