I’m Here to Help! Daegu University Selected for 4 Consecutive Years for ‘Gyeongbuk Firefighter Visiting Counseling Service’ Project

Firefighter Mental Health, Stress Management Training Program Implemented

Gyeongbuk Fire Department Psychological First Aid Training.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Daegu University was selected for the fourth consecutive year on the 21st for the Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters' 'Gyeongbuk Firefighters Visiting Counseling Room' project.

This project raised awareness of mental health management among firefighters and established support measures for high-risk groups in mental health.

The Daegu University Fire Psychological Support Team, consisting of the director and 16 professional counselors, will visit 19 fire stations and 120 119 Safety Centers in the Gyeongbuk area to carry out mental health counseling services for firefighters.

In addition to mental health counseling, the team will conduct group trauma counseling for firefighters who have experienced suicide attempts and traumatic incidents, as well as provide alcohol education, sleep management, and stress coping education programs.

Furthermore, through 24-hour telephone counseling, counselors will be immediately dispatched in crisis situations to actively help firefighters exposed to trauma overcome negative reactions or trauma.

Hyun Jin-hee, head of the Fire Psychological Support Team, said, "This year as well, we will carry out professional counseling activities to improve the mental health of firefighters."

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