Wando-gun Operates Psychological Counseling Program for All Residents

Online Psychological Testing and Telephone Counseling Services Provided

Wando County is operating a psychological counseling program to overcome COVID-19 stress. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) announced on the 12th that it will expand the target to all residents and operate a psychological counseling program as the number of people experiencing psychological anxiety and depression has increased due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This psychological counseling program was prepared as a form of 'psychological quarantine' to overcome stress such as feelings of alienation, isolation, and social disconnection caused by practicing social distancing related to COVID-19 and the resulting severed relationships with those around them.

The psychological counseling program, which has been operating since the 11th, offers free counseling services to comfort the minds of residents through online psychological tests, non-face-to-face telephone counseling, and confidential post counseling.

Additionally, one-on-one expert counseling and online counseling are also being provided for Wando-gun public officials who were mobilized for fever checks for a total of 1,608 hours over 67 days from February 29 to the 5th at 10 locations including Wando Bridge and Gogeum Bridge.

Residents who have been experiencing psychological difficulties due to COVID-19 can access the dedicated site Jian operated by the county to receive online psychological tests and post counseling, and telephone counseling is available by contacting the Jian Psychological Research Institute call center.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, “We have provided the psychological counseling program to reduce the burden on residents who would otherwise have to visit other regions to receive counseling,” and added, “We hope that through this psychological counseling program, residents can relieve anxiety caused by COVID-19 and regain mental stability.”

He also urged, “Although the spread of COVID-19 has slowed down, the epidemic is not over yet, so please actively practice ‘social distancing in daily life.’”

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