By Ugnė Blekaitytė, LRT.lt.
A survey conducted by Baltijos tyrimai for LRT.lt shows that 40% of Lithuanian residents believe psychological services are hard to access due to long waiting lists. Meanwhile, mental-health experts say the greater problem is continuity of care: a few free consultations are rarely enough to resolve deeper issues.
The representative survey was carried out by Baltijos tyrimai, a joint Lithuanian–UK market and public-opinion research company, between October 16 and 28, 2025. Respondents were asked whether psychological services were readily accessible in their area, whether people had to wait in queues, or whether no such services existed at all in their town or district.
A total of 1,019 Lithuanians aged 18 and above were interviewed. The findings reflect the opinions of the adult population by gender, age and type of settlement. Interviews were conducted in respondents’ homes.
Services are available, but queues are expected
The results show that four in ten Lithuanians believe psychological services are available where they live, but only after waiting in line. One in five said access is easy and provision is sufficient. A significant proportion – 37% – either did not answer or said they lacked information.
4% stated that no such services were available in their town or district.
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