新西兰通过计划进行的培训和资金改革,解决心理学家短缺问题。 New Zealand tackles psychologist shortage with planned reforms to training and funding.

新西兰面临心理学家短缺的问题,导致心理健康服务的等待时间更长。 New Zealand is facing a shortage of psychologists, leading to longer wait times for mental health services. 政府推动改革, 包括增加坎特伯雷大学临床心理学计划的名额, 并资助更多实习。 The government is pushing for changes, including increasing spots in the University of Canterbury’s clinical psychology program and funding more internships. 目前,新西兰的培训模式将理论和实践分开,这与美国和澳大利亚等国家不同。 Currently, New Zealand's training model separates theory and practice, unlike in countries like the US and Australia. 采用更加一体化的培训模式可以更快地产生更合格的心理学家并降低费用。 Adopting a more integrated training model could produce more qualified psychologists more quickly and reduce costs.