Mental Health Department Director-General, MD Chatri Banchuen, stated that Thai people should beware of their own minds and not fall as victims of stress and tension.
He then recommended all Thais to take a mini-test to see if they are prone to stress leading to violent expressions or not.
1) I am always frustrated upon political discussion.
2) I must argue with those having different political opinions.
3) I am engrossed in political issues more than personal ones.
4) I am always afraid of potential violent incidents in Thailand.
5) I always try to persuade others to agree with my political opinions.
Respondents will receive every two points for answering ‘yes’, one point for answering ‘uncertain’, and zero point for answering ‘no’.
Respondents scoring a total of 0-2 points can be interpreted as having normal political emotion and eligible to learn information from all sides.
Respondents with 3-5 points can be interpreted as having a moderate level of political emotion with own political stance, and able to accept different opinions.
However, they are prone to stress if they are too engrossed in politics, and so are advised to relax more.
Respondents with 6-10 points can be interpreted as having a strong level of political emotion and are at risk to high levels of stress. They are suggested to avoid any provoking situation or people and relax more.
Do you know my tendency? I score 0 so there’s no problem with me
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The director-general stressed that mental health must be given priority during both normal and crisis periods. He said good mental health, serenity, and peace could be created if mental health is well managed.
Congratulations for winning 2nd place in Kaye & Pehpot's Blogversary Contest. I'm so curious, do you get to eat Thai food everyday? I so love Tom Yum Goong (yata yun) and Chicken wrapped in pandan leaves. I also have a question, There was this canteen that we always went to and they cooked squid toppings, beef toppings and chicken toppings with egg, is that a usual viand there? Makulit ba?
kung sa pinas yung tanong na yan, naka score ako ng 2 points hehe…
@ Mys..thanks Mys..actually it's 3rd:)..I also love tom Yum Goong yong soup with shrimp di ba…Very usual dito yong kanin with the toppings of squid, beef and chicken and many more toppings! he..he…
I missed Thai food na. By the way, thanks for letting me know – di ko alam na nanalo pala ako ng 20$, hehe, it's my bday gift last March 26. Missed you all.
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