Psychologists Reject the Psychotherapy Diploma Proposed by Mónica García

The General Council of Psychology Has Expressed Its Rejection of the Ministry of Health's 2025-2027 Mental Health Plan. It will be debated today in the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS).

The plan, promoted by the Minister of Health, Mónica García, aims, according to her, to humanize mental health care. By reducing the use of psychotropic drugs and promoting "social prescription." Additionally, it proposes the creation of a Psychotherapy diploma.

The General Council of Psychology criticizes that the document has not been subjected to public consultation, which prevents them from making contributions. They consider that the measure directly affects the regulation of the profession and the quality of psychological care.

The Organization Defends the Importance of Psychologists in Primary Care. As they are guarantors of effective and efficient psychological treatments within the health system.

In September, the General Council of Psychology and the General Council of Official Medical Associations sent a request for an urgent meeting with Health. To address the regulation of psychotherapy.

The Document Also Requested Establishing Criteria for the Advertising of These Interventions and Restricting Their Application in the Health Field to Clinical Psychologists, general psychologists. Additionally, doctors with specific training in the subject.

Despite the request, the Ministry of Health has not replied to date. The General Council of Psychology has reiterated its interest in holding a meeting to discuss these issues. Which they consider essential to ensure the quality of care.

According to the professional organization, psychotherapy must have high standards of training and ethics to ensure the well-being of patients. Also to avoid inappropriate practices in the field of mental health.

The Secretary of State for Health, Javier Padilla, announced the creation of the Psychotherapy diploma as part of the 2025-2027 Mental Health Plan. Padilla explained that the objective of this diploma is to regulate access to psychotherapeutic care. In addition to expanding human resources in the mental health area.

The Secretary of State highlighted that the diploma would allow professionals without clinical training in psychotherapy to access care in this field. However, he noted that there would also be criteria to determine what actions they could perform within the promotion of mental health.

The General Council of Psychology insists that any regulation must ensure the quality of treatment. Also to prevent individuals without proper training from accessing psychotherapeutic practice within the health field.