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Indonesia: Survivors recount abuse in mental health centers
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Iryanda Mardanuz in Jakarta
March 25, 2026Advertisement
A report by the NGO Perhimpunan Jiwa Sehat (PJS) in Indonesia found that violence and inhumane treatment persist in psychiatric hospitals and social care institutions. The report cites weak government oversight and ongoing stigma against people with psychosocial disabilities as key factors driving the abuse.