The Left Block questioned the Government about waiting times for the first psychology appointment in the National Health Service. The party raised this issue with the government authorities regarding access to mental health care in the NHS.
According to the president of the psychologists' association, waiting times for a first psychology appointment in the NHS can reach six months. This situation represents a significant difficulty for users who need psychological support through the public health system.
The matter was brought to political discussion by the Left Block, which intended to confront the Executive with the reality experienced by NHS users regarding access to psychology appointments. The issue highlights the difficulties in accessing mental health care in the Portuguese public system.
