Gangnam-gu Takes Initiative to Manage Stress of COVID-19 Quarantine Patients

Phone and In-Person 1:1 Consultations Available with Hospital and Clinic Referrals... Apply at Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has been providing psychological counseling support to residents experiencing mental difficulties due to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases since last month.

This initiative aims to help the psychological stability and daily life recovery of families and those who have experienced quarantine amid the nationwide increase in confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases, and to prevent excessive anxiety and stress about infectious diseases among the general public.

Any resident suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder such as anxiety, insomnia, or depression caused by COVID-19 can receive psychological counseling. Counseling is conducted via phone or face-to-face, and if professional treatment is needed, one-on-one counseling at hospitals or clinics is arranged. After counseling, clinical psychology experts will provide continuous management through detailed psychological tests and in-depth interviews.

Additionally, self-quarantined individuals receive the ‘Infectious Disease Stress Mind Care Guide’ and psychological support information via text messages. COVID-19 related psychological counseling can be accessed through the Gangnam-gu Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center (2226-0344).

Yang O-seung, Director of the Public Health Center, stated, “Now is the time for a mindset of overcoming together and consideration,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to improve the mental health of Gangnam-gu residents by providing psychological support services that help recover both body and mind.”

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