Psychologists to help patients
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Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 16
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The Haryana Government has created a system through which psychologists will support people suffering stress.
A government spokesperson said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had directed the Health Department that it was necessary to relieve the stress of such patients. To keep the patients healthy, counselling should be made available so that mental health related problems did not arise, the CM said
Call 1075, 855889311 to connect with psychologist
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The spokesperson said the department had added IVR-6 (Interactive Voice Response-6) to the State Covid helpline numbers 1075 and 855889311 today. This helpline connects the affected person with a psychologist, who would address their issues.
The spokesperson said there were 12 psychologists available from 9 am to 6 pm, seven days a week. The psychologists have also been given training on how to tackle calls related to mental stress.
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