新年伊始，万象更新；世纪之交，社会演进加速。生活在当今改革进取的年代，身负重任的党政干部可能在心理上和生理上感到有所不适应。有鉴于此，本刊新增了“干部心理保健”栏目，请一些专家有针对性地撰写有关心理保健方面的文章，以期帮助广大党政干部及时释疑解惑，调整心态，更好地适应形势和工作的要求，以更为健康的身心跨入下一世纪。这里一种新的尝试，衷心希望得到大家的支持。──编者 The beginning of the new year, Vientiane update; the turn of the century, social evolution accelerated. Living in today’s era of reform and progress, the party and government cadres who are heavily involved may feel psychologically and physically uncomfortable. In view of this, we published a new column entitled “Cadre Mental Health Care”, asking some experts to write articles on mental health care in a targeted manner in order to help the majority of party and government cadres promptly dispel misunderstandings, adjust mentality and better adapt to the situation And work requirements, with a more healthy body and mind into the next century. Here is a new attempt, sincerely hope that everyone’s support. ── Editor