Challenges Faced by Families of Mentally Ill Individuals in Cyprus
October 17, 2025
Families of mentally ill individuals in Cyprus face significant challenges with state procedures. After discharge from mental health hospitals, many patients stop taking their medication, leading to relapses that force their families to seek police assistance. The process is lengthy and distressing, as mentally ill patients often remain detained without immediate help. There are over 1000 individuals living on the streets without support. Families feel treated as adversaries rather than supporters of their loved ones.