Songpa-gu to Screen 'Suicide Prevention Non-face-to-face Musical' for Youth

Support for Screening 'Suicide Prevention Non-Face-to-Face Musical Performance' for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students Until the 20th... An Opportunity to Help Youth Overcome COVID-19 Blues and Appreciate the Value of Life

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) will screen a 'suicide prevention non-face-to-face musical performance' for local youth who are physically and mentally exhausted due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Statistics Korea, an average of about 38 people committed suicide daily in South Korea last year. The number of suicides, which was 12,463 in 2017, increased to 13,670 in 2018 and 13,799 in 2019, showing a continuous rise for three consecutive years. Moreover, in 2020, interest in suicide issues has increased due to 'COVID Blue.'

Accordingly, the district prepared a program to screen a musical performance themed on 'respect for life' and 'violence prevention' for youth feeling depressed due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Songpa-gu Public Health Center, in consultation with the 'Fairy Tale Flowering Tree Production Company,' decided to screen the 'Heartbeat' musical performance non-face-to-face to help youth overcome 'COVID Blue.'

The musical 'Heartbeat,' which will be screened this time, is set in a high school at the beginning of a new semester and addresses school violence and suicide issues through percussion and video performances. Incorporating Nanta performance, it offers more than 10 songs blended with musical performances, providing not only auditory and visual enjoyment but also educational value and emotional impact.

Pre-registrations are accepted from local elementary, middle, and high schools, and the performance will be screened on YouTube (Songpa TV) until November 20. Group viewing inquiries can be made to the Songpa-gu Public Health Center.

Meanwhile, if there are family members or acquaintances experiencing difficult worries, depression, or psychological distress, they can receive expert counseling through the Songpa Mental Welfare Center and the 24-hour Suicide Prevention Counseling Hotline.

Mayor Park Seong-su said, “I hope this musical performance will be an opportunity for youth undergoing significant psychological transitions to relieve stress and learn attitudes that respect life,” adding, “We will continue to develop various programs to support the emotional well-being of youth.”

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