Primary psychogical aid centers en in shping centers in Kharkiv

This was reported to Ukrinform by Yur Shparaga, deputy director of the Social Picy Department of the Kharkiv City Council.

"These are primary psychogical aid centers where specialists provide free counseling. During the first two weeks of eration, dozens of pele have applied. The information will be disseminated, and I think there will be more requests. Not everyone is ready to go to an office with a sign on the door that says "Psychogist," but it is easier to get anonymous advice and support right in the store building, lost among the customers," said Shparaga.

Photo: CF "Resilience of Ukraine"

According to him, the project is being implemented thanks to philanthrists, and the initiative belongs to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

"This idea came up after meetings with the townspele. It is about the initial visit to a psychogist. A person who is worried about something, who feels that something is wrong with him or her, will be oriented and consulted. The psychogist will determine whether consultations and the help of a doctor are needed. Depending on the situation, whether the person has a sleep disorder, anxiety, depression, or some family problems," Shparaga said.

Photo: CF "Resilience of Ukraine"

Psychogists are currently working in the Niksky and French Boulevard shping and entertainment centers and in the Klas supermarket at 128 B Traktorobudivnykiv Ave. In a week, a psychogical aid center will en in the Dafi shping center in Saltovka, for a total of 7 locations of free assistance.

As Ukrinform previously reported, according to the Ministry of Health, in 2023, about 135,000 patients complained of mental health problems.

First photo: Yur Shparaha