Ho bisogno di supporto psicologico.

I need psychological support.

Pronunciation

psi-koh-LOH-jee-koh — five syllables; the 'ps' is pronounced — unlike English 'psychology'.

When to use it

Use after experiencing a traumatic crime. Italian police stations in major cities are required to provide or refer victims to psychological support services.

What it means

Trauma after crime is a recognised medical condition. Italian law (D.lgs. 212/2015) implementing the EU Victims' Rights Directive entitles all crime victims to psychological support.

Variations

C'è un assistente sociale che posso contattare?

Is there a social worker I can contact?

Social workers are connected to many Italian police stations.

Mi sento molto scossa/o da quello che è successo.

I feel very shaken by what happened.

Describes the emotional state — invites police to offer support.

Esiste un centro per le vittime di reato?

Is there a victim support centre?

Asks about dedicated victim services — available in most Italian cities.

Mini Dialogue

— Ho bisogno di supporto psicologico. Sono molto sconvolta. — Capisco. Abbiamo un'assistente sociale disponibile oggi. — Grazie. Non riesco a smettere di tremare. — È normale dopo quello che ha vissuto. La accompagniamo da lei subito.

— I need psychological support. I am very distressed. — I understand. We have a social worker available today. — Thank you. I can't stop shaking. — That is normal after what you have been through. We'll take you to her right away.

Cultural Note

Italy's victim support network includes the 1522 national helpline (for violence against women), local Centri Antiviolenza, and the Servizio di Assistenza Vittime operated with some police stations.

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