F.orse the Government is realizing that the mental health of citizens is a top priority issue. Especially in this post-pandemic period, as highlighted by the National Council of the Order of Psychologists, ben 8 out of 10 people developed psychological distress problems structured and 2 out of 10 mental disorders strictly speaking and more severe. We must intervene and we must do it immediately.
And so, after the rejection of the budget law in December, the proposal of the Psychologist Bonus is back in vogue, destined to be included in the Milleproroghe decree. And it seems that, this time, the government is more inclined to accept it.
The words of Minister Roberto Speranza
The Minister of Health announces the arrival of economic support, Roberto Speranzawho explained that the government is facing “the great mental health theme. We are working on it, ”he declared, also releasing some timing. «Already in the Milleproroghe we will give a first signal that goes in this direction».
But he does not want to immediately sing victory: it is premature for the politician to think that “with the bonus we solve problems, because there is a need for more resources for territorial and psychological assistance with a systemic action “. The bonus, he concluded, “is a first sign that goes in this direction“.
Minister Roberto Speranza. (Instagram @robertosperanza)
And the topic is also hot on the net: as explained by the deputy Pd, Filippo Sensi, on the platform Change.org Italy “Have been reached (and exceeded) the 300 thousand signatures for the psychologist bonus. It is now one of the 5 most attended petitions ever on this platform ».
Sensi’s hope is that «this push will translate into realization of the bonus who is making his way in commission in the Milleproroghe. The government is there, the determination of all groups too. We are one step away now ».
The petition on Change.org
How the Psychologist Bonus works
For the Psychologist Bonus they would be provided twenty million eurosto be allocated half to the Asl to strengthen the public assistance network and the other half to people. In this second case, it would be a vouchers to access forms of psychological assistancefrom recognize on the basis of the ISEEwhich can get up to 500 euros. The text of the amendment should be deposited shortly.
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