Metro Tower in Xujiahui, Shanghai, is the first office building in the city to invite experts to give psychological guidance to office clerks, another measure to enhance health care for white-collar workers.

The service, which started last month, has received a warm welcome, organizers said.

"After giving lectures and medical consultations on general health care, we found that office clerks are more interested in psychological direction," said Yu Wei, a health official in the shopping district. "They complain about strong pressure due to high work loads, keen competition and difficulty in good communicating with colleagues, bosses and clients."

Authorities Xujiahui invited expert volunteers to provide psychological service every Tuesday afternoon.

"If the consultation service in Metro Tower runs smoothly, we will promote the service to more buildings in the area," Yu added.

Health officials at Xuhui District said the region always focuses on office clerks in campaigns to enhance local health.

A project, called the office-building health plan, has been ongoing for two to three years.

(Shanghai Daily April 7, 2007)