Hapcheon-gun, COVID-19 Psychological Support and High-Risk Suicide Period Awareness Campaign

Street Campaign Promotion Targeting Over 500 Residents of Wanghu Market and Hapcheon-eup

Hapcheon-gun COVID-19 Psychological Support and High-Risk Suicide Period Street Campaign

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Mental Health Welfare Center of the Hapcheon-gun Public Health Center in Gyeongnam promoted psychological support for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and suicide prevention during the high-risk period for suicide (March to May) on the 22nd at Wanghu Market and Hapcheon-eup downtown area.

On this day, the event was held in compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, including wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, targeting about 500 residents who came to shop at around 200 stores and the traditional market during a difficult time due to COVID-19, when feelings of depression are more prevalent than ever.

Lee Mi-kyung, the head of the public health center, said, “This event is to convey the message that ‘when you are psychologically struggling and going through a difficult situation, you have the right to ask for help when it is hard to overcome alone.’ We delivered this message through banners and promotional materials such as wet tissues. Although it is a difficult time due to COVID-19, we hope this will help residents not to feel too troubled or lonely.”

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