Mental health practitioners disappointed by 'non-essential' status of psychological treatment
SINGAPORE - Private mental health practitioners were left disappointed by the removal of psychological treatment from the"essential services" exempted from workplace closures which took effect last Tuesday .
Community mental health services, which made the list, have also been asked to be delivered remotely where possible. Nominated MP Anthea Ong said she was disappointed by the omission of psychological treatment from the"essential services" list. SPS president Cherie Chan said of the omission:"It sends a message suggesting that it is less important during this time of need."
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