Damyang-gun Hosts WalkOn Challenge to Commemorate 'Suicide Prevention Day'

Non-Face-to-Face Progress Using Smartphone Application, Efforts to Spread Life-Loving Culture

First 300 Participants Achieving Target Steps by the 12th of Next Month Will Receive Souvenirs

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Damyang-gun Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center announced on the 20th that it will hold a walking challenge on the 10th of next month in observance of 'World Suicide Prevention Day.'

This challenge is conducted to promote suicide prevention and the culture of valuing life. Participants can join by installing the Android smartphone application 'WalkOn' and registering in the official Damyang-gun community.

In addition, from August 23 to September 12, the first 300 people who achieve the target of 136,000 steps (up to 8,000 steps per day) will receive a small prize.

A representative of the Damyang-gun Public Health Center said, "Through the walking challenge commemorating Suicide Prevention Day, we will take the lead in creating a social atmosphere that respects life," and added, "We will also do our best to establish an integrated mental health management system including counseling and treatment for early detection of mental illnesses."

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