Victoria's Mental Health System: A Broken Promise to Vulnerable Citizens Violence has become an occupational hazard for mental health workers in Victoria, Australia.
Punches, strangulation, and even blood borne viruses being spat at staff are common occurrences in psychiatric wards.
The disturbing trend of escalating aggression among patients, coupled with a lack of timely treatment and inadequate support for both patients and staff, paints a dire picture of a system in crisis.