加强心理疏导

You can use this phrase when talking about official policies or personal efforts. If a company sees employees burning out, they might 加强心理疏导. If a school is heading into exam season, they do the same for students. It sounds a bit professional, but it shows you take mental health seriously. You can use it as a verb phrase. For example: "We need to 加强心理疏导 for the team."

Use this phrase in serious or semi-formal contexts. It’s perfect for workplace discussions about burnout. It’s also great for news reports or academic settings. If a friend is going through a massive breakup, you might use it to suggest they talk to a professional. It carries a tone of 'organized care.' Use it when the emotional weight is significant enough to require a 'clearing' of the mind.

Don't use this for tiny, everyday annoyances. If your friend is annoyed that their coffee was cold, saying they need 心理疏导 sounds like you're being a bit dramatic or sarcastic. It’s too heavy for minor inconveniences. Also, avoid it in very intimate, casual settings where a simple "I'm here for you" (我会陪着你的) sounds more natural. Using such a formal term with a spouse over dinner might make you sound like a HR manager.

In China, mental health was a quiet topic for a long time. However, in the last decade, it has become a major public focus. The government and schools now use 加强心理疏导 constantly in public service announcements. The term 疏导 reflects a traditional Chinese philosophy: you shouldn't just block or suppress emotions (like a dam). Instead, you must guide them to flow out safely (like a river). It’s a very holistic way of looking at the human brain.

You might hear 心理干预 (xīnlǐ gānyù), which means 'psychological intervention.' That one is even more clinical. Another common one is 疏导情绪 (shūdǎo qíngxù), which specifically means 'dredging/venting emotions.' If you want to keep it simple, just use 开导 (kāidǎo), which is the casual way to say 'give someone a pep talk' or 'help them see the light.'