Editing Psychologist (section)

== India ==
In India, "clinical psychologist" is specifically defined in the Mental Health Act, 2017.<ref>[https://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/Mental%20Health/Mental%20Healthcare%20Act,%202017.pdf Mental Healthcare Act, 2017] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807224321/https://www.prsindia.org/uploads/media/Mental%20Health/Mental%20Healthcare%20Act,%202017.pdf |date=7 August 2020 }}, chap. I, §2(1)(g).</ref> An MPhil in Clinical Psychology degree of two years duration recognized by the [[Rehabilitation Council of India]] is required to apply for registration as a clinical psychologist. PsyD and Professional diploma in Clinical Psychology is also a less popular way to get license of Clinical Psychologist in India. This procedure has been criticized by some stakeholders since clinical psychology is not limited to the area of rehabilitation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347444539 |title=Quest For The Elusive: Regulatory Needs And Efforts In Psychology In India |date= |accessdate=27 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="science.thewire.in">Raghuraman, Shruti. [https://science.thewire.in/health/mental-health-literacy-social-media-mhca-rci-accreditation/ What You Need to Know Before You Look for Mental Health Support on Social Media]. ''The Wire Science'' (15 July 2020).</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prsindia.org/sites/default/files/bill_files/Standing%20Committee%20Report%20Summary%20-%20Allied%20Bill.pdf |title = Home {{pipe}} PRSIndia}}</ref> Titles such as "counselor", "psychoanalyst", "psychoeducator" or "psychotherapist" are not protected at present. In other words, an individual may call themselves a "psychotherapist" or "counselor" without having any recognized degree from Rehabilitation council of India and without having to register with the Rehabilitation Council of India.<ref name="science.thewire.in"/> Rehabilitation psychologists also require a license from RCI to practice. [[Psychologs]] magazine is the major media, working on mental health awareness. Tele-MANAS is a nationwide governmental program launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in October 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Community Mental-Health Digital platform MANAS launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1711860 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>