Gwanak-gu Supports Psychological Quarantine for COVID-19 Blues

Providing Psychological Stability Kits Composed of Sleep Masks, Coloring Books, and Stretching Bars

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) is actively working to alleviate the psychological anxiety of residents who are exhausted due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the recent resurgence.

Recently, amid hot weather, mask-wearing, and ongoing social distancing, more residents are feeling lethargic and frustrated, and are complaining of unstable livelihoods and psychological depression, making psychological quarantine an important issue.

Accordingly, the district operates a free psychological counseling service to promote the mental health of residents suffering from COVID-19 blues and to help them return to daily life.

Through counseling with professional clinical counselors, unstable emotions are alleviated, necessary information is provided, and if a client is considered high-risk or wishes for specialized counseling after the session, they are connected to professional treatment institutions.

In addition to psychological counseling, psychological stabilization kits are produced and provided.

The psychological stabilization kit, consisting of a total of 10 items, includes items that help relieve physical discomfort and reduce mental stress such as ▲sleep masks ▲coloring books ▲colored pencils ▲massage balls ▲stretching bars, as well as personal hygiene items for COVID-19 prevention such as ▲masks ▲wet wipes.

The kit is primarily provided along with psychological counseling to residents who are alone at home during self-quarantine and experiencing stress and depression.

The district plans to provide integrated services including mental health counseling, connection to specialized institutions for high-risk groups, and provision of psychological stabilization items until the COVID-19 situation ends, helping residents accept the new normal caused by COVID-19 and return to healthy daily life.

Mayor Park Jun-hee said, “The number of residents experiencing COVID-19 blues symptoms is increasing due to the prolonged pandemic,” and added, “We will do our best in psychological quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through thorough quarantine and to alleviate residents’ anxiety and psychological difficulties.”

Residents who wish to apply for COVID-19 response psychological counseling and psychological stabilization items can contact the Gwanak-gu Mental Health Welfare Center.

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