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Over 42,000 young people have asked for free psychology and nutritionist consultations since July

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Briefings

A government launched a free psychological and nutritional counseling service for young people aged 12 to 35. As of November 2026, 8,116 consultations have been recorded, with 4,385 focused on psychology and 3,731 on nutrition. The initiative aims to provide mental health and dietary support to adolescents and young adults through direct government checks.

Key points

• The government introduced free psychological and nutritional counseling services for individuals aged 12 to 35 years old.
• As of November 2026, 8,116 consultations have been recorded, with 4,385 in psychology and 3,731 in nutrition.

Context

This initiative represents a direct government intervention to support young people's mental health and dietary needs through accessible counseling services.

Limitations

Data reflects only consultations recorded up to November 2026; total population served remains unknown without further demographic analysis.

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