The Ministry of Health has decided to close another public mental health clinic. The clinic provides services to children and youth aged 6 to 18.
The Forum of Public Psychology Organizations warns that the closure will severely harm the health of children and adolescents. The reason for the closure lies in the Ministry's reluctance to appoint psychologists or social workers to the position of clinic directors, according to the Forum. In the past, mental health clinics were also closed in Ashdod, Lod, Rishon LeZion and Acre – in what seems like a trend.