Psychotherapy becomes public service in Slovenia

Psychotherapy becomes public service in Slovenia

Slovenia

The Slovenian government adopted a bill on psychotherapy, regulating an area that had previously been unregulated.

The new legislation classifies psychotherapy as a public health service, aiming to make it more accessible, CE Report quotes STA.

It also introduces a chamber of psychotherapists to oversee the profession.

However, psychiatrists have criticized the move, accusing the government of legitimizing unscientific treatment methods.

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