Busan City Saves Youth from Suicide and Self-Harm

Busan Youth Counseling Welfare Center Entrusted with Operation of 'Suicide and Self-Harm Intensive Psychological Clinic'
Specialized Counseling, Psychological Testing, and Youth Companion Matching Program for At-Risk Youth Launched

Flowchart of the counseling psychology clinic operation that Busan City is promoting to rescue adolescents experiencing suicidal and self-harm impulses.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A practical response program to save youth from suicide will be launched in Busan.

Busan City has decided to operate a psychological program that provides systematic professional help for youth at risk of suicide and self-harm.

On the 5th, Busan City announced that the Busan Youth Counseling Welfare Center was selected as a pilot operation center for the "Youth Suicide and Self-Harm Intensive Psychological Clinic" contest held by the Korea Youth Counseling and Welfare Institute.

Starting in July, professional counseling will be provided through the psychological clinic for youth experiencing impulses toward suicide and self-harm. Various linked services such as psychological testing and youth companion matching will be offered.

The program aims to verify the effectiveness of counseling programs for crisis situations such as suicide and self-harm within the local community and establish a counseling operation model to conduct systematic counseling activities for youth in crisis.

If you are experiencing difficulties related to youth issues such as suicide and self-harm, you can apply for counseling anytime at the Busan Youth Counseling Welfare Center to receive help. Currently, there is one city center in Busan along with 15 district and county centers operating.

Jeon Hye-sook, Director of the Busan City Women and Family Bureau, said, "Recently, youth suicide and self-harm have emerged as serious social issues. We hope to contribute to the prevention of suicide and self-harm in advance by providing professional help," adding, "We will continue to provide various support for the healthy growth of youth."

The Youth Counseling Welfare Center serves as a key institution in building a local community youth safety net by placing professional counselors within the center to provide free individual counseling, psychological testing, and group programs for youth experiencing various difficulties such as school dropout, running away from home, and internet addiction.

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