He Junín Psychologists College warned about the serious deficiency in the presence of Mental health professionals in educational institutions of the region. Although there are laws that have the incorporation of psychologists in schools, they are not implemented due to lack of budget.
The Dean, Julio Pomaidentified three critical points:
- Lack of places per insufficient budget.
- Low salariesbetween S/ 1,000 and S/ 2,000, below the average of other professionals.
- Bad working conditionswith temporary places and even financed by APAFAS.
According to the specialist, the reality is alarming: in cities like Huancayoa single psychologist comes to attend to 3,000 studentswhich generates work stress and prevents proper monitoring of each case. “The State has the policy of implementing a psychologist by educational institution, but to date it is not met for budgetary issues,” he said.
More frequent problems
Poma said that, in addition to bullying and depressionin recent years the cases of family and sexual violence In the school environment. “Sexual violence appears in all groups, because all are risk factors,” he warned, highlighting the need for a Early intervention in childhood and adolescence.
According to the portal Síseveduring 2024 they were recorded 792 cases of school violence in the region and so far from 2025 they have already been reported 55 additional cases.
Structural deficit
Currently, Junín has about 2,000 collegiate and enabled psychologistsalthough there is no official list of those who work in educational institutions. “Without mental health we cannot talk about human development and progress. The ideal would be that there is a classroom psychologist,” Poma emphasized.
The College of Psychologists urged the State to allocate greater resources To fulfill mental health policy in schools, guaranteeing decent working conditions and adequate care for students.
