Parent COVID-19 Blue Overcoming Project Yangcheon-gu Mind and Us 'It's Okay'

Online Talk Show on Psychological Counseling Streaming on YouTube from 7 PM on the 28th... Hosted by Comedian Kwon Jin-young, Featuring Psychological Therapy Experts' Consultations and Sand Art Videos

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] “My child was someone I could put in my eye without pain, but these days I really wish he would just not stand out.” “I’m anxious whether my child is keeping up well with online classes.”

Jung (43, Mokdong), who has a son in the 6th grade of elementary school, has been raising her voice and getting angry at her child more frequently. As the COVID-19 pandemic prolonged, children have been spending more time at home, increasing the burden and worries about child education. Parents are also experiencing emotional anxiety such as lethargy and depression due to limited social life and relationships.

Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) has decided to hold an online talk show titled “COVID Blue Psychological Defense Project, Both Our Minds and Us Are Okay” for parents who are experiencing psychological difficulties or stress from conflicts with their children due to COVID-19.

The district plans to share parents’ changed daily life concerns caused by COVID-19, fostering empathy based on the understanding that “I’m not the only one going through this problem.” Psychological therapy experts will provide situation-specific solutions to help parents resolve emotional issues.

Additionally, through a music therapist, the talk show will introduce music that helps positively change brainwaves associated with negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger, promoting artistic healing. Furthermore, a sand art video featuring stories of medical staff’s hard work, and neighbors overcoming difficulties through solidarity and cooperation will deliver messages of hope and encouragement.

The “Both Our Minds and Us Are Okay” online talk show will be streamed live on ‘YangcheonTV’ YouTube channel for one hour starting at 7 PM on the 28th. Direct participation through live chat is also possible. The show will be hosted by KBS public comedian Kwon Jin-young, who is also a parent, and psychological therapy expert Choi Ji-hye will appear to listen to parents’ concerns and provide psychological counseling.

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “It is wiser to light a candle than to just complain about the darkness.” He added, “Parents who have to handle childcare, housework, and social activities are especially vulnerable to psychological anxiety. Since appropriate psychological support is more necessary than anything else, Yangcheon-gu will not spare efforts and support to find the wisdom to light a candle to overcome this.”

In addition, Yangcheon-gu operates a Mental Health Welfare Center within the public health center to provide residents with appropriate psychological support and runs various programs.

Moreover, it supports residents to conveniently watch videos anytime and anywhere by utilizing online lectures from mental health specialists and counselors.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.