Gokseong-gun Installs Unmanned Mental Health Screening Machines

Available to Anyone Remotely

Measuring Brainwaves and Pulse Waves to Analyze Various Indicators

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik] Jeonnam Gokseong-gun (Governor Yoo Geun-gi) Mental Health Welfare Center announced on the 6th that it has installed a non-face-to-face unmanned mental health screening device (hereinafter referred to as ‘screening device’) that residents can use on their own.

The screening device is available for free to anyone at any time during operating hours except holidays on the 2nd floor of the Darimdol Support Center’s Darimdol Sarangbang. By using the device, users can check their brain health, stress level, and autonomic nervous system health status in just one minute.

The device measures the user’s brain waves and pulse waves to analyze various indicators related to mental health. Brain waves are indicators of brain health, and through brain wave measurement, users can check concentration, brain activation level, and brain stress level. Through pulse waves, it is possible to examine the body’s autonomic nervous system age, stress level, accumulated fatigue, and heart health. Measurement results can be printed immediately on-site.

Additionally, the screening device allows for 12 types of mental health psychological surveys, including stress, depression, and suicidal ideation scales. Survey results for high-risk mental health groups can receive in-depth counseling services at the Gokseong-gun Mental Health Welfare Center with the individual’s consent. This is expected to greatly help in early detection of high-risk mental health groups and taking appropriate measures.

Recently, mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic have emerged, giving rise to new terms like ‘Corona Blue’ and ‘Corona Red.’ In this situation, Gokseong-gun hopes that by using the screening device, anyone can easily and conveniently understand their inner state and manage their mind and mental health in a healthy way.

A representative of the Gokseong-gun Mental Health Welfare Center said, “Mental health is more important than ever due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. We will strive to establish a system for early detection of high-risk groups and suicide prevention for the mental health of our residents.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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