There Is Already A Mental Health Service For Candidates To Fail, Can Use BPJS

TANGERANG - A total of three psychiatrists are prepared to anticipate if the legislative candidates (Caleg) experience depression or stress due to losing the 2024 General Election (Pemilu).

The head of the Administration Section of the South Tangerang General Hospital, Oco explained, reflecting on the previous election, there were several people who ended up stressing about losing their wealth, but failed in the election.

"Providing optimal health services to the public, specifically for failed candidates and mental stress, we facilitate the services of psychiatrists," said Oco when confirmed, Tuesday, February 13.

Later, the patient will be examined first by a specialist doctor to find out the level of his mental disorder.

Then, the results will be studied regarding the mental condition of the legislative candidate in determining the type of drug that suits the needs to be consumed.

"What can be handled by the South Tangerang General Hospital at this time is only given medicine and outpatient treatment. If we are hospitalized, we do not yet exist for mental disorders," he said.

If the legislative candidate fails to experience a high mental disorder, he will be referred to a special hospital for psychiatric treatment. Regarding medical expenses, the patient can be borne by BPJS health.

"Of course we do referrals to a psychiatric special hospital," he concluded