Taking Care of the Mental Health of Jungnang-gu Residents

Jungnang-gu to Hold 'Mindfulness Meditation' Mental Health Healing Program in July... Recruiting First 10 Jungnang-gu Residents Experiencing Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is taking steps to care for the mental health of its residents.

It announced that starting this July, it will conduct 'Mindfulness Meditation' for Jungnang-gu residents experiencing psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

'Mindfulness Meditation' is a mental health healing program that helps individuals break free from negative thoughts and emotions and view their situations and feelings objectively.

The program consists of meditation methods anyone can do without equipment, including ▲Learning about the mind ▲Understanding attention control ▲How to let go of thoughts and rest 1 (Five senses meditation, eating meditation) ▲How to let go of thoughts and rest 2 (breathing meditation, body meditation) ▲Mindfulness meditation ▲Everyday mindfulness (practicing observing anger, emotional mindfulness).

The recruitment target is 10 Jungnang-gu residents aged 20 or older, and applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the Jungnang-gu Public Health Center website or by phone to the Health Promotion Division. The program will be held every Thursday from 2 PM to 3 PM for six weeks starting July 9, in the multipurpose conference room on the 4th floor of the Jungnang-gu Public Health Center.

The district will conduct the program while adhering to daily quarantine measures such as wearing masks, temperature checks, and maintaining a 1 to 2-meter distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Additionally, the district has taken the lead in fostering a culture of respect for life by preparing various programs to monitor residents' mental health, including the Saengmyeong-eum Stethoscope Project, depression screening tests, life keeper education, and training life keeper activists.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “Amid concerns that psychological anxiety and depression may increase due to COVID-19, I hope this program will provide comfort and healing time for residents experiencing psychological distress. We will continue to do our best to support the mental health of Jungnang-gu residents and promote a culture of respect for life.”

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