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"Put on mental health act for no good reason"

About: Bunbury Mental Health

(as the patient),

Recently I was admitted to the Bunbury APU for suicidal ideation regarding stress financially and being stalked/hacked by an unwell family member.

Upon not wanting to discuss the specifics of this case which had 1. Resolved and 2. Traumatised me, the doctor seemingly was decided I was delusional and put me on the mental health act when I presented voluntarily and had absolutely no qualms with obeying treatments. I simply denied discussing this case.

Following that the doctor kept insisting on bringing up the topic and prying when I believe they had no reason to focus on it only triggering paranoia for good reason. 

I will note, I’d had episodes of psychosis from low b12 prior to admission however the stalker was unrelated! 

Dr has moved on and nearing 3 weeks later I’m still stuck in the ward under the act and my mental health has improved, now only to decline as I go crazy with being trapped in a clinical prison.

I believe that this doctor’s behaviour was completely inappropriate and inconsiderate as I believe they can go home and sleep in their normal bed while I sleep on an oversized gym mat!

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Response from Debbie Easther, Regional Manager Mental Health, WA Country Health Service - SW last week
Debbie Easther
Regional Manager Mental Health,
WA Country Health Service - SW

Manage Mental Health Services in the South West

Submitted on 5/09/2025 at 6:52 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia on 8/09/2025 at 8:51 AM


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Dear Oak,

I am truly sorry to hear about your experience with our Mental Health Service. Your feedback is important to us, and our team would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand what happened and explore how we can improve the care we provide.

Please feel free to contact the Clinical Nurse Manager of the Acute Psychiatric Unit on 9722 1576 at a time that suits you during business hours. We’re here to listen and support you.

Kind regards,

Debbie Easther

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