Hotline service for crisis victims

Hotline service for crisis victims

JAKARTA (JP): The psychology school of the University of
Indonesia (UI) has launched a hotline service for people
traumatized by the economic crisis and recent social unrest,
Antara reported.

The project's chairwoman, Saparinah Sadli, said yesterday the
economic crisis and recent riots in the city had led to serious
psychological problems in the population, with some people
experiencing panic attacks, depression and trauma.

"The hotline service is intended to provide these people
assistance and advice," she said.

People are invited to contact the hotline service at 7888-1376
and 786-3523, from Monday to the end of September.

The lines will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to
Friday.