Yeonggwang-gun Launches Suicide Prevention and COVID-19 Depression Overcoming Campaign

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seong-jeong] Jeollanam-do Yeonggwang-gun (Governor Kim Jun-seong) announced on the 8th that on the 7th, Suicide Prevention Day, a campaign to prevent suicide and overcome COVID-19 depression was held at the health center with about 20 participants.

Recently, due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, heavy rains, and frequent typhoons, depression and lethargy have deepened, highlighting the importance of mental health along with physical health.

Also, throughout this month, to raise awareness of the importance of psychological quarantine for mental health, the county is intensively conducting ▲mental health checkups ▲posting life-love banners ▲non-face-to-face projects.

‘COVID-19 Depression Measurement Survey’ using suicide prevention QR codes will be distributed to each eup and myeon office, and mobile gifticons will be given to 200 people who participate in the survey.

Governor Kim Jun-seong said, “I hope this online campaign will be an opportunity to reflect on the importance of life-love awareness and suicide prevention in the local community,” and added, “We will continue to seek various practical methods for suicide prevention.”

Meanwhile, the county is conducting various suicide prevention projects, including suicide prevention campaigns, crisis case management for high-risk groups, bereavement support projects, and suicide prevention education.

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