北爱尔兰面临日益严重的心理健康危机,近三分之一的精神病学职位无人填补,特别是年轻人获得护理的机会越来越少。 Northern Ireland faces a growing mental health crisis with nearly one-third of psychiatry positions unfilled, worsening care access, especially for youth.

皇家精神病学家学院2025年的一项调查显示,北爱尔兰29%的精神病学顾问职位仍然空缺或由临时工作人员填补,高于2023年的25%,34%的专家职位也没有填补。 A 2025 survey by the Royal College of Psychiatrists reveals that 29% of consultant psychiatry positions in Northern Ireland remain vacant or filled by temporary staff, up from 25% in 2023, with 34% of specialist roles also unfilled. 资金不足和需求增加导致的短缺正在限制心理健康服务,特别是对需要早期干预的年轻人而言。 The shortage, driven by underfunding and rising demand, is straining mental health services, particularly for young people needing early intervention. 北爱尔兰在精神卫生方面的人均支出低于联合王国其他地区,《精神卫生战略》的资金仍然不足,到2024/25年,预计资金只有16%得到分配。 Northern Ireland spends less per capita on mental health than other UK regions, and the Mental Health Strategy remains underfunded, with only 16% of expected funding allocated by 2024/25. 专家警告说,危机威胁到护理质量和获得护理的机会,指出在等候名单方面缺乏全面数据。 Experts warn the crisis threatens care quality and access, citing a lack of comprehensive data on waiting lists.