Govt urged to tackle shortage of mental health beds

Lenart, 8 May - Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer made a renewed appeal to the government on Tuesday to take action to stop violation of rights of mental health patients due to overcrowded psychiatric institutions.

Hrastovec Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer (centre) addresses reporters at the mental health institution at Hrastovec. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec
Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer (centre) addresses reporters at the mental health institution at Hrastovec.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec Hrstovec Castle is home to a mental health institution. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec
Hrstovec Castle is home to a mental health institution.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec Hrstovec Castle is home to a mental health institution. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec
Hrstovec Castle is home to a mental health institution.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer (centre) addresses reporters at the mental health institution at Hrastovec. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec
Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer (centre) addresses reporters at the mental health institution at Hrastovec.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer addresses reporters at the mental health institution at Hrastovec. Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

Hrastovec
Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer addresses reporters at the mental health institution at Hrastovec.
Photo: Gregor Mlakar/STA

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