Users of the National Health Service wait about six months for a Psychology consultation, according to the news. The spacing between consultations can also last several months, which worsens the situation of users who need follow-up care.
Sofia Ramalho, president of the Order of Psychologists, is the voice that appears in the piece to comment on this reality. She argues that the State Budget should assume a large part of the investment and projects in the area of Psychology.
The news does not specify how many users are affected by these waits or in which regions of the country the situation is most serious. Official data on waiting times in SNS Psychology services are also not presented.
