Hwang Kyung-ah, Gwangju Nam-gu Council Member, Urges Measures Against COVID-19 Blues for the 2030 Generation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Hwang Kyung-ah, a member of the Nam-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, urged on the 16th, "A concrete action plan must be prepared to help the 2030 generation escape from Corona Blue."

On the same day, Councilor Hwang made this statement during a 5-minute free speech at the 279th 4th plenary session.

He said, "A survey is needed to identify suicide risk groups and vulnerable populations, to understand the current status of the 2030 generation classified as at-risk based on depression test results from the national health checkup, and to establish treatment linkage and business agreements with the local National Health Insurance Corporation."

Also, "a concrete action plan must be prepared for suicide prevention policies as stipulated in the Nam-gu Ordinance on Fostering a Culture of Respect for Life and Suicide Prevention," he pointed out, adding, "Although there is a mental health center in Nam-gu, it seems that no specific policies addressing Corona Blue are being promoted there."

Councilor Hwang cited the Ministry of Health and Welfare's announcement, explaining, "The proportion of depression risk groups among people in their 20s and 30s was more than twice as high as that of those in their 60s," and added, "In Gwangju's 'Sample Survey on Psychological Changes Including Corona Blue among Youth Aged 19 to 39,' 49.7% of Gwangju youth responded that they experienced Corona Blue."

Finally, he said, "Since those facing economic difficulties are more likely to experience emotional crises due to Corona Blue, it is urgent to conduct a survey focusing on low-income vulnerable groups to understand their situations and what kind of support they need."

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