.jpg) A Chinese hospital has attracted nationwide attention by launching a “Dislike Going to Work Clinic” which aims to address work-related anxiety and depression, SCMP reports. The idea was proposed by parents who had previously taken their children to a “Dislike Going to School Clinic”. Two months ago, the Qinhuangdao Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Hebei province in northern China launched the special outpatient service. The move has sparked a widespread discussion on social media. The initiative is an extension of a previously established “Dislike Going to School” clinic, which aimed to help Chinese parents address their children’s disdain for school by treating underlying academic stress and emotional issues. Yue Limin, director of the hospital’s Sleep and Psychology Department and head of the clinic, said. “Previously, when children came to the ‘Dislike Going to School’ clinic, some parents would ask if there was a similar service for adults who do not want to go to work.” The clinic aims to help people who struggle with fatigue, exhaustion, emotional instability, or have a general sense that their work is meaningless. “But if we label it directly as anxiety or depression, some patients may feel stigma,” said Yue. “We hope that by using such a name, patients can walk into the consultation room without feeling any pressure. “These surface symptoms often stem from complex psychological or social factors. Our role as professionals is to identify the cause, conduct a systematic assessment and diagnosis, and then provide treatment and support,” added Yue. The diagnosis process involves interviews to assess the overall emotional state of patients and physical examinations to rule out organic conditions such as hyperthyroidism. The hospital then develops a personalised treatment plan for each patient. Although the clinic has captured nationwide attention, Yue noted that the actual number of patients is relatively low. However, it has sparked a humorous discussion on mainland social media. One person said: “Whoever thought of setting up this clinic is a genius!” “You walk in and find no doctors, because they do not want to go to work either,” joked another.While a third quipped: “Why would you go to this clinic? Do you expect to suddenly fall in love with working after the visit?” Source Article |
