Cauchi at ‘significant’ risk of relapsing into psychosis when discharged into doctor’s care, Bondi Junction inquest hears

Joel Cauchi's fatal stabbing at Westfield Bondi Junction in 2024 sparked questions about the mental health treatment he received before the incident. Joel's psychiatrist discharged him from long-term care due to concerns about relapse, despite him not being prescribed medication for schizophrenia and wishing to be monitored. Experts raised alarms over his potential lack of adherence to medication and worsening mental health symptoms, which may have contributed to his tragic death. The case underscores the risks associated with leaving untreated schizophrenia unmanaged, including possible relapse or severe cognitive decline, which could worsen someone's situation.