Half of psychiatry workforce to retire within decade as vacancies mount
New Zealand psychiatrists warn of a mental health crisis as half the current workforce faces retirement within ten years and one in five positions remain vacant.
Psychiatrists have warned of an impending mental health crisis driven by workforce shortages. Half of the current psychiatry workforce is expected to retire within a decade, while one in five psychiatry positions are currently vacant. The profession is calling for urgent investment to address the staffing crisis.
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Mental health crisis looming and urgent investment needed, psychiatrists warn
Half of the current psychiatry workforce is retiring within a decade and one in five positions are vacant, RNZ has heard.
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Mental health crisis looming, psychiatrists warn
Half of the current psychiatry workforce is retiring within a decade and one in five positions are vacant.