Kobe City receives total of 21 reports of abuse of persons with disabilities at psychiatric hospitals, only 1 recognized

Kobe City announced on August 14th, that in fiscal year 2024, it received a total of 21 reports of abuse of persons with disabilities at psychiatric hospitals, and recognized one of them as a case of abuse. Following the revision of the Mental Health and Welfare Act, from fiscal year 2024 onward, prefectures and government-designated cities are required to publicly disclose the status of abuse occurring at psychiatric hospitals. Episode notes: ‘Following Revision of Mental Health Legislation in 2024, Kobe City Receives 21 Reports, Recognizes 1 Case of Abuse of People with Disabilities at Psychiatric Hospitals’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/08/16/following-revision-of-mental-health-legislation-in-2024-kobe-city-receives-21-reports-recognizes-1-case-of-abuse-of-people-with-disabilities-at-psychiatric-hospitals/