Komi Region Launches Digital Psychologist to Combat Student Bullying
The Republic of Komi is strengthening psychological support for students with new digital tools and training programmes. Starting in 2025, an online 'Digital Psychologist' service will launch, expanding across the region's education system after testing. Authorities have also introduced stricter measures to tackle bullying, following 280 reports of violence and harassment over the past two years. Schools and colleges in the Republic of Komi now follow a clear action plan for handling bullying incidents. Deputy directors, psychologists, and social educators play key roles in creating a supportive environment for students. Leaders of educational institutions must also complete a mandatory course called Strategy and Tactics for Educational Institutions in Bullying Prevention.
For immediate help, students can access several resources. The *Help is Near 11* chatbot (www.pomoschryadom.ru) and *Let's Talk?* chatbot (поговорим.будьвыдвижением.рф) offer anonymous support. Hotlines, including the National Children's and Teenagers' Helpline (8-800-20000-122) and the Republic of Komi Helpline (8 (8212) 211-166), provide direct assistance. The Emergency Psychological and Pedagogical Assistance Center delivers crisis intervention and trains staff to guide parents. In-person consultations are also available at various regional centres, with contact details listed in official materials. These steps aim to ensure students receive timely help when needed.
The new measures include digital services, hotlines, and staff training to improve student well-being. The Digital Psychologist platform will roll out in 2025, while existing tools like chatbots and helplines remain accessible. Schools now have structured protocols to address bullying and provide psychological support across the region.
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