Order of Psychologists warns of difficulty obtaining appointments in the NHS

The Order of Psychologists issued an alert about the difficulties that users of the National Health Service face in accessing psychology consultations. According to the Order, users may wait up to six months to obtain an appointment with a psychologist in the NHS. This situation reflects a significant shortage of psychology professionals available in the Portuguese public health system. The Order of Psychologists has been drawing attention to this reality, emphasizing that the long waiting times negatively impact the mental health of users who need follow-up care.