PROPOSAL FOR SINGAPORE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO REPORT TO ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

6 March 2024

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NOTICE PAPER NO. 2636
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 6 MARCH 2024

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Mr Yip Hon Weng
MP for Yio Chu Kang

Question No. 5630

To ask the Minister for Health whether the Singapore Psychological Society can report to or be made accountable to the Allied Health Professional Council, to reflect the growing need for accessible and accountable mental healthcare services.

Answer

The real issue is whether psychologists should be regulated, given the increased importance of mental wellness as a national issue. This is currently under discussion between the Ministry of Health (MOH), agencies, service providers and professional associations such as the Singapore Psychological Society.