Gwangju Dong-gu Promotes Non-Face-to-Face 'KakaoTalk Free Psychological Counseling' for COVID-19 Depression

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 12th that it will promote the 'Non-face-to-face KakaoTalk Free Psychological Counseling Project' to support the psychological stability of residents experiencing stress such as anxiety and depression due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The 'Non-face-to-face KakaoTalk Free Psychological Counseling' operated by the Dong-gu Healthy Family and Multicultural Family Support Center provides customized psychological counseling services tailored to different groups, including depression and stress caused by COVID-19, pregnancy and childbirth conflict counseling, pre- and post-divorce counseling, parent-child conflict counseling, and youth counseling.

The operation period is until the end of December, and counseling services can be accessed through the Dong-gu Healthy Family and Multicultural Family Support Center KakaoTalk channel. For those who prefer face-to-face counseling, reservations can be made via the KakaoTalk chat window or by phone.

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, "For residents going through difficult times due to COVID depression, we will carefully manage not only physical quarantine but also psychological quarantine through emotional support." He added, "If you are struggling alone with symptoms such as anxiety and depression, please actively use this service so that both your body and mind can become healthy."

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