CHINA-PLA: PLA REGIMENT IN 'HIGH PLATEAU AREA' INTRODUCES PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL
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The PLA Daily (May 26) reported that some officers and soldiers of an unidentified Regiment posted in the harsh climate of the high altitude plateau experienced psychological discomfort and greater pressure. It said in response to this, the Regiment introduced innovative methods and integrated dynamic monitoring throughout the training with the regular psychological survey of all personnel to collect information on the psychological status of officers and soldiers. There is a focus on the psychological changes of officers and soldiers entering the plateau for early detection and early guidance.“Psychological files” are compiled for officers and soldiers with abnormal indicators. The Regiment is building a strong psychological service backbone team. They have also established contact with local professional psychological service organizations and the Department of Psychology of local universities to improve the level of psychological services with their help.
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