Mental Health: Lack of Infrastructure and Chaotic Administration
Cyprus is struggling with significant deficiencies in mental health care provision. Local communities are rejecting the establishment of health facilities, while seven autistic individuals are inappropriately housed in the Athalassa psychiatric hospital. Children in mental health crises are transported between cities in police cars and spend nights in police stations, while adults are sometimes taken to hospital in handcuffs. The Patient Advocate criticizes the complex situation as chaotic with unclear responsibilities between authorities.