新西兰心理学家反对政府推行训练不足的“联合心理学家”计划, 理由是安全风险。 New Zealand psychologists oppose a government plan for less trained "associate psychologists," citing safety risks.

新西兰心理学家对政府提出的允许“联合心理学家”的建议感到关切,“联合心理学家”只需经过本科学位后接受一年的培训,才能提供精神保健。 New Zealand psychologists are concerned about a government proposal to allow "associate psychologists," who would only need a one-year training after an undergraduate degree, to provide mental health care. 他们辩称,这可能导致公共安全风险,并会由于培训不足而削弱心理健康服务。 They argue this could lead to public safety risks and weaken mental health services due to insufficient training. 心理学家建议投资于高级培训方案,并增加合格专业人员的数量。 Psychologists recommend investing in advanced training programs and increasing the number of qualified professionals instead.