What is the psychological state of civil servants in China?

In 2009, 13 officials died abnormally, which was vividly compared by the media as "the year of official suicide". 20 10, 9 officials committed suicide, 20 1 10, according to media reports, many officials committed suicide. Of all the officials who committed suicide, except a few committed suicide because of corruption, the vast majority committed suicide because of psychological problems.

According to the latest statistics of the Ministry of Health, there are currently16 million mental patients in China. It is conservatively estimated that more than 30% of civil servants need mental health care. The results of "20 10 Survey on the Mental Health of Internet Users in China" released by Health.com show that 90% of civil servants are under great pressure at work, and at present, civil servants have become the most stressed group. A report on mental health problems of China Human Resources Development Network shows that nearly 30% of civil servants in China have psychological problems. Among mental patients, civil servants account for about 10%, more than other occupational groups.

As can be seen from the statistical data, the current mental health status of civil servants in China is not optimistic, which not only affects their own happiness, but also affects the efficiency and image of the government. The mental health of civil servants has attracted great attention from relevant parties.

In June 2005, the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in China issued the document "Pay attention to and care for the mental health of cadres", demanding that the investigation and understanding of cadres' psychological quality be an important basis for selecting and appointing cadres; In 2006, the "Trial Measures for Comprehensive Assessment of Local Party and Government Leading Groups and Civil Servants" issued by the Central Organization Department reflected Scientific Outlook on Development's requirements, and regarded psychological quality as an important indicator of assessment. On March 29, 2006, the Regulations on Cadre Education and Training (Trial) issued by the Central Committee also clearly pointed out that it is necessary to comprehensively improve the ideological and political quality, scientific and cultural quality, professional quality and health quality of cadres; 20 10 1.2 during the investigation in Sichuan, the central organization department emphasized that grassroots cadres are under great pressure in work, life and psychology, and they should be helped to overcome their difficulties and actively relieve their psychological pressure.