Department of Mental Health Director-General reveals Thai people are stressed from rising COVID-19

Department of Mental Health Director-General reveals Thai people stress from COVID-19 rises to level 4

On January 7, Dr. Phanphimonwipulakorn, Director-General of the Department of Mental Health. Discuss the stress situation of Thai people on the coronavirus outbreak. 2019 (COVID-19) that the mental health of Thai people in March 2020, which is the first outbreak Thai people have the highest level of stress in the year, at more than 4 years, and then gradually decrease according to the disease situation. Until the end of the year, the stress levels have dropped to quite satisfactory criteria. But by the year 2021, when there was a new outbreak, the stress of the people had risen from level 1 to level 2 and returned to level 4 again. In early December, panic was high in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai Province, in late December, panic increased in Samut Sakhon province, worried that he was infected. Therefore worrying about going out And preparing protective equipment such as a mask Hand sanitiser gel which wants to bring worry to change into practice according to the situation.

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Dr. Phanapimol said that for self-vaccination. 1. If you are afraid of infection What helps is to create a sense of security. Fight fear, so if we know the risks today, assess We can take action to reduce that risk by wearing masks, washing hands, not entering crowded areas. Change the fear to feel safe. 2. Panic is the result of receiving more information. Especially the elderly, so the mind vaccine is calm Be careful when receiving information from a reputable source. Do not pass on information that causes concern. Keep your mind relaxed. 3. Fatigue When we were faced with the situation fully since the first wave, we started to weaken. Our hearts vaccine is hope. From the survey, it was found that talking Communicate positively Do not forward messages that are negative or not practicable. Because it will further reduce our efforts It is also possible to inoculate others. By taking care of each other in the family Passed on in the community organization to overcome the problem together without leaving anyone. The vaccine can be injected. You do not have to wait.