Petition to Cabinet on regulation of psychological counseling collects only 32 votes
A petition on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine calling for the introduction of legislative regulation of psychological counseling and psychotherapeutic practice in Ukraine has failed to gather the required number of votes for consideration.
A petition on Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers website, requesting legislative regulation for psychological counseling and psychotherapy, has garnered only 32 votes - far below the 25,000 needed for consideration. The issue stems from a surge in individuals providing mental health services without formal training, education, or supervision.
The petition's author warns that this practice poses risks to vulnerable populations, including military personnel, children, and PTSD sufferers. She points out that most European nations have established clear regulations, including educational standards, professional certification, ethical codes, and liability mechanisms for unqualified practitioners.
The petition calls for Ukraine to adopt similar measures, including drafting legislation, establishing professional qualification requirements, creating a registry of certified experts, and enforcing penalties for unlicensed use of professional titles.
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