Dobong-gu Operates COVID-19 Mental Health 'Psychological Counseling Service'

Psychological quarantine support through phone counseling for confirmed patients, families, self-quarantined individuals, and residents experiencing anxiety and stress due to COVID-19, including relaxation techniques and psychological support

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dong-jin Lee) is operating psychological counseling services to help residents overcome anxiety, depression, and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 confirmed patients and those in self-quarantine may experience psychological symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, stigma, depression, and lethargy during hospitalization and isolation.

Additionally, general residents may also experience stress, lethargy, and excessive anxiety due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation.

Accordingly, the district has been operating psychological counseling services since February of this year and has provided over 7,800 cases of service to date.

The counseling service targets confirmed patients and their families, self-quarantined individuals (including overseas entrants and close contacts), and residents experiencing anxiety and stress due to COVID-19.

The counseling covers topics such as ▲stress caused by isolation life ▲methods of interpersonal communication ▲ways to adapt to changes in daily life due to COVID-19, allowing residents to receive counseling on concerns and stress arising from the pandemic.

The district provides psychological support by distributing leaflets and sending text messages to self-quarantined individuals and families of confirmed patients, and supports psychological quarantine through phone counseling on relaxation techniques and psychological support. After quarantine ends, the district connects residents with community centers, medical institutions, and psychological support centers to help them return to daily life.

The Dobong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center is located on the first floor of the public health center, and counseling and inquiries can be made at the Dobong-gu Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center.

A district official stated, “We recommend that residents in need of help do not hesitate and call anytime for counseling, and we will do our best to prevent and resolve COVID-19 blues through psychological counseling services.”

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