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Psychiatrist Shortage Crisis Deepens | Auckland News
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming crisis: half the current workforce could retire in a decade, leaving one in five positions vacant. With mental health needs soaring and access shrinking, experts urge doubling training spots to meet demand—especially for young Māori and Pasifika communities who’re often left behind. While Australia and New Zealand push for more beds and school-based support, Health New Zealand reports progress, citing rising recruitment and falling vacancies—but stress that youth mental health remains critically under-resourced. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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