Caring for the mental health of workers in prisons Reduce stress-depression

"Deputy Government Spokesperson" reveals the Department of Mental Health plans to support Providing mental health care for prison workers Aim to reduce stress, depression, and build mental strength. Ms. Kanika Aunjit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said that the Department of Mental Health through Srithanya Hospital Under the supervision of Ministry of Public Health A plan has been created to provide psychological care to prison workers at Bang Kwang Central Prison. Ready to set a goal to cover personnel working in Nonthaburi Province Prison. Because at present, violence from substance abuse causes violence in society, causing the number and scale of mental health problems among prisoners to increase. It has an impact on personnel working with prisoners. cause stress Ms. Kanika further said that the Department of Mental Health has supported Bang Kwang Central Prison in this need. To come and help provide emotional care to personnel working in prisons. and to support Take care of worke rs By a multidisciplinary team of agencies in the Department of Mental Health to assess and provide psychological care to prison workers. It is expected that it will reduce problems that will occur to staff such as stress and depression and will also build mental strength to improve the quality of life for staff. 'Plan to help take care of the mental health of prison workers. There will be a mental health assessment through the Application Mental Health Check In or www.WatJai.com and educating personnel on psychological care stress management and organizing a multidisciplinary team to provide assistance Using a Biofeedback machine to assess stress. Consulting through the system Tele-psychiatry, including providing assistance according to problem conditions and continuous follow-up The goal is for personnel working in Nonthaburi Province Prison. has been evaluated and take care of the mind Know how to manage stress and have a good quality of life, increasing your potential at work.' Source: Thai News Agency