Young people suffering from anxiety or depression need to wait up to 14 weeks to see a psychologist (under the free access scheme available to ages 18 to 24). According to experts, the 14 weeks period can increase the severity of the issue. Solutions? The psychologists need to take more young people in (they prioritize now the private customers), says the regional governments. Or allow more psychologists to join the public scheme, says the psychologists trade union.
