At risk teen must stay in 'inappropriate' adult psychiatric unit

A troubled teenage girl who is not mentally ill but whose behaviour is considered a serious risk to herself and others must remain in an adult psychiatric unit because an appropriate place has yet to be identified for her, the president of the High Court has ordered.

At risk teen must stay in 'inappropriate' adult psychiatric unit

By Ann O'Loughlin

A troubled teenage girl who is not mentally ill but whose behaviour is considered a serious risk to herself and others must remain in an adult psychiatric unit because an appropriate place has yet to be identified for her, the president of the High Court has ordered.

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