長期處於噪音環境恐增加精神壓力

Residents are suffering from long-term noise pollution, which poses a significant threat to their mental health. A psychiatrist pointed out that prolonged exposure to noise can cause immense stress.Mental stressThis can trigger negative emotions, and if not handled properly, it can lead to symptoms such as depression and anxiety, eventually developing into a mental illness. The doctor also mentioned that during the pandemic, most people stayed at home, making it even harder to avoid noise sources such as construction. He suggested that people try other activities to distract themselves from the noise, but the most important thing is to address the root cause of the noise problem.

A reporter from EastNet measured noise levels exceeding 90 decibels near public facilities outside Kang Wah Yuen. Psychiatrist Dr. Ouyang Guoliang stated that sounds above 90 decibels are considered extremely noisy and uncomfortable. Prolonged exposure to such an environment can easily lead to anxiety and restlessness, and may even worsen into mental disorders. He pointed out that since the pandemic, residents have reduced their outings and stayed home more, resulting in more people being affected by noise pollution.

He gave an example of a female patient who, due to prolonged noise pollution near her home, was on the verge of a mental breakdown, exhibiting significant anxiety symptoms. "Her mood became extremely poor; she was exceptionally sensitive to her surroundings, as if everything was magnified." Ultimately, the woman chose to move away from her original residence, hoping to escape the noise source. However, even after moving, she remained haunted, becoming abnormally sensitive to sound, easily agitated by the slightest noise.PanicDr. Ouyang suggests that if residents cannot immediately leave the noise-affected environment, they should try to shift their attention away from the noise by engaging in other activities and talking to people around them to express their emotions. However, he emphasizes that these methods only provide temporary relief; "the most crucial thing is to solve the noise problem itself!"