Professor Kim Seong-wan of Jeonnam National University Hospital Selected as Meritorious Person for 'Mental Health Day'

Recognition for Contributions to Local Community Mental Health Promotion and National Mental Health Development

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Professor Kim Seongwan of the Department of Psychiatry at Jeonnam National University Hospital was recently selected as a meritorious person for 'Mental Health Day' and received a presidential citation.

According to Jeonnam National University Hospital on the 16th, Professor Kim was recognized for his contributions to promoting the mental health of local residents and the development of national mental health at the 'Mental Health Day' ceremony held at the National Center for Mental Health, and was selected as an award recipient.

He currently serves as the director of the Gwangju Buk-gu Mental Health Welfare Center and established and successfully operates Mindlink, the nation's first youth mental health center, contributing to its expansion as a national project.

He has also been actively engaged in academic activities by conducting national research projects on early intervention and recovery of schizophrenia.

Meanwhile, 'Mental Health Day' is observed annually on October 10th to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and to eliminate prejudice against mental illness. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1992. In Korea, it became a legal commemorative day in 2017 following the enforcement of the Mental Health Welfare Act.

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