11-Year-Old Girl Wrongly Detained in Mental Health Facility, Administered Antipsychotics
2025-03-25
RNZ
A shocking incident in Hamilton has sparked investigations after an 11-year-old girl was mistakenly identified as an adult, handcuffed, and admitted to a mental health facility. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey revealed that the young girl was given at least two doses of antipsychotic medication during her detention. The disturbing incident has prompted a thorough investigation by both Health New Zealand and the police, highlighting concerns about mental health care and patient identification procedures. The use of antipsychotics in children is a serious issue, and this case raises questions about the need for improved mental health services and patient safety protocols.
