Government must address disparity in funding for trainee psychologists – Currie
7th May 2021 - Emer Currie
The Government needs to tackle the backlog in access to mental health services by increasing funding and university places for psychologists, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Emer Currie said: “We’re currently facing backlogs in access to mental health services, yet there are significant barriers to getting psychologists on to the frontline.
“Psychologists study for 11 years in total, from completing undergrad and postgraduate degrees, to work experience and doctorates. This is a huge amount of time, money and debt for those committed to that path to undertake.
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