How many specialists and residents in Clinical Psychology are required in the Spanish National Health System? A needs-based study
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Prado Abril, Javier
Fernández García, Xacobe
Barber, Patricia
Vega, Irene de la
Vilagrà, Raül
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The Spanish National Health System (NHS) faces a significant shortage of clinical psychologists with only 5.58 per 100,000 inhabitants. This study aimed to estimate the required number of specialists and residents in Clinical Psychology to provide adequate psychological treatments to the population in the NHS.
A significant increase in the number of PIR positions is necessary to meet the growing demand for psychological treatment in the Spanish NHS. Investing in a mental-health workforce can lead to substantial health and economic benefits. This study provides valuable insights for workforce planning and highlights the importance of addressing the shortage of clinical psychologists in the NHS.
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Prado-Abril, J., Fernández-García, X., Barber, P., De La Vega, I., Vilagrà, R., & Fernández-Jiménez, E. (2025). How many specialists and residents in Clinical Psychology are required in the Spanish National Health System? A needs-based study. Human Resources for Health, 23(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-025-01017-z
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