Childhood psychiatry fragmented in Slovenia, experts warn

Ljubljana, 6 February - Childhood psychiatry in Slovenia is fragmented and interdisciplinary teams dealing with children who have mental problems have been dissolved, heard a panel held in Ljubljana on Monday. Experts estimate that some 10-20% of children and adolescents have mental issues. Only 3-4% of them get proper treatment in Slovenia.

Maribor Maribor psychiatric hospital. Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

Maribor
Maribor psychiatric hospital.
Photo: Andreja Seršen Dobaj/STA

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