Nina Petrochenko, Director of the Moscow Service for Psychological Aid to the Population, told what questions city residents most often turn to specialists. According to her, first of all, we are talking about problems in marital relations and mutual understanding between parents and children. There are also complaints of anxiety and depression. In addition, Muscovites are interested in personal development and self-realization. As the press service of the department of labor and social protection of the capital's population reported, since the end of March 2020, the number of online group events has been significantly increased. Since the beginning of the year, Moscow psychologists have conducted nearly 20,000 online consultations. During this time, psychologists also held almost a thousand events, which were attended by more than 65 thousand people. And for 17 years of work of psychological assistance to the population, more than 1.5 million people have used the services. Free psychological assistance is available for every Muscovite in a convenient format. Consultations are also held in person in service units in all districts of the capital. If an online meeting is preferable, this can be done in a 24-hour chat on the website, in Skype and Zoom services, by e-mail or on the forum. In case of urgent assistance, you can call the round-the-clock telephone 051 from city or +7 (495) 051 from your mobile. In connection with the deterioration of the epidemiological situation on September 26, the hotline of the capital's Social Development Complex resumed its work. You can call them around the clock at +7 (495) 870-45-09. In addition, psychologists conduct rehabilitation sessions and diagnostics, as well as thematic trainings and lectures. At the same time, a free magazine "Psychology for Life" is published. There are 29 organizations to support families and children in Moscow: 26 "My Family Centers", the Crisis Center for Helping Women and Children, and the Renaissance and Altufevo social rehabilitation centers for minors. Also, specialists help foster and foster families who have taken children into foster care, and adolescents who have committed administrative offenses. Earlier, psychologist Ekaterina Igonina said that while working remotely, you need to do exercises, dance, and walk before going to bed. This will reduce anxiety and relieve stress.
