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The number of suicide counseling requests increasing since COVID-19
The worsening phenomenon of COVID-19 Blue is found in various forms throughout
society. For example, there is an increase in the number of suicide counseling calls. The
number of suicide counseling calls has increased noticeably since March 2020, since
COVID-19 first began spreading widely. In addition, the number of requests for counseling
in private counseling groups has increased about three and a half times since the outbreak
of COVID-19, and major counseling keywords have changed from anxiety to despair. The
number of requests for serious counseling with specialized agencies has increased more
than fivefold. We can interpret this a sign that there are many citizens who are falling into
extreme situations due to COVID-19.
As such, more and more people from various age groups are claiming depression due
to the direct influence of COVID-19. The increased feeling of anxiety, depression, anger,
and lethargy can be manifested through various problems at school, at work, and at home.
Therefore, attention needs to be paid to mental health that might be caused by COVID-19.
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