Published: December 22, 2018
Doctor says the man, who has a long history of suicide attempts, clearly needs to be off the island
There are fears for the life of a young man on Nauru, experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions, amid concerns of inadequate treatment, staff shortages, the closure of inpatient facilities and the cancellation of medical outreach services.
According to sources on the island and medical reports seen by Guardian Australia, the asylum seeker has a long history of mental illness and suicide attempts, and his condition is “rapidly deteriorating”. He recently threatened to self-immolate, allegedly prompting International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) to stop visiting him out of safety concerns.
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