26 May 2023

Long waits for youth mental health services

From Checkpoint, 6:12 pm on 26 May 2023

The huge demand for youth mental health services is causing long waits for patients, with some practices even being forced to turn new clients away.

The New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists says there's not enough new psychologists to meet the growing need, meaning things could get worse before they get better.

Luka Forman reports.