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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2020-05-16 10:00
Last update date: 2020-05-16 10:00The New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic subverts the daily life of Hong Kong people. Everyone is busy putting on masks and keeping abreast of the epidemic information. The Hong Kong Mental Health Association, which is concerned about mental health, opened a hotline service at the end of last month to provide psychological support for people with emotional distress. Twenty people have called to complain for help a week after the hotline was launched.
A senior social worker believes that under the epidemic's changing environment, Hong Kong people will inevitably be affected by emotions. In the face of unclear prospects and economic pressures, they will "have more troubles and less joy." He also pointed out that most people have self-healing instincts, but some people are overwhelmed by stress and emotional collapse, which in turn induces mental illness. He believes that in the current epidemic, it is inevitable to be cautious and nervous, but if the relevant behaviors make people unable to extricate themselves, and even affect life and emotions, or anxiety disorder harbingers, it is advisable to seek help early, otherwise endless troubles.
Senior social worker Huang Tingyan said that Hong Kong people need to learn a self-adjusting mentality to deal with the epidemic. (Photo by Luo Junhao)
From April 20, the Hong Kong Mental Health Association has set up a hotline for "necessary epidemic needs" emotional support. People who are emotionally affected by the epidemic are welcome for help. A professional social worker in charge of community mental health services will answer the call. Huang Tingyan, a senior social worker and chief corporate training consultant of the association, said that the hotline has been open for 8 working days so far, and has received 20 calls. More than half of them are related to the epidemic, including worry about the situation of themselves or their families. Five of them have signs of anxiety or depression. shape.
The Hong Kong Mental Health Association mainly provides rehabilitation services to people with mental illness and mentally handicapped persons, and also engages in mental health education. He mentioned that the hotline mainly allows callers to vent their current emotions. "It is difficult to talk to people around you, or the other party may not understand it after a lot of talks." He pointed out that the hotline is not a constant service, but seeing the epidemic makes the mood in Hong Kong Troubled, he allocated resources and manpower, and developed systems and training, hoping to accompany Hong Kong people against the epidemic. The hotline is tentatively open for three months, but he estimates that after the epidemic, different potential problems will gradually emerge. At that time, it will be decided whether to extend the service according to actual needs.
Under the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Hong Kong people are worried about their mental health. (Photo by Luo Junhao)
He believes that under the epidemic, Hong Kong people, regardless of their class, are also affected by many life changes, which will inevitably bring troubles: students are suspended, dual parents worry about their children staying at home, wage earners lose their wages, and the whole population is worried about infection. More troubles and less joy. "He said that changes in the environment or daily life, and emotional fluctuations are normal reactions. I believe most people have the ability to adapt and understand self-regulation. However, in the face of pressure shocks, if the resistance is too heavy 1. When the threshold is exceeded, psychosis will be induced.
Many Hong Kong people frequently pay attention to epidemic information and search for masks everywhere. Will there be signs of anxiety? He believes that in the current epidemic, it is human's common sense to be cautious, and there is no need to over-interpret it. Or change, it will be easy to cause trouble. " He also said that depression, anxiety and other "invisible brain diseases" require medication to control the condition. "Qianqi don't wait until this point, then you can't adjust yourself."
Huang Tingyan believes that under the haze of the epidemic, Hong Kong people "have more troubles and less joy." (Photo by Luo Junhao)
The Hong Kong Mental Health Association has set up an emotional support hotline for "needed epidemic" starting on the 20th of last month. People who are emotionally affected by the epidemic are welcome for help. (Provided by Hong Kong Mental Health Association)
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