Hampyeong-gun Takes Action to Address Mental Health Issues of Youth Facing Economic and Employment Stress

‘We-ro DAY’... Youth Suicide Prevention Education and Mental Health Programs Including Depression Screening Tests Operated

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong County has taken steps to address mental health issues among the youth generation exposed to depression and stress due to the economic and employment difficulties intensified after COVID-19.

Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 8th that it is implementing the mental health promotion project "We(ro) DAY" for one month starting from the 27th of last month, targeting 85 members of local youth organizations.

This project was prepared to foster a culture of respect for life through suicide prevention education, conduct depression screening tests for participants, and provide early detection, treatment, and counseling support for high-risk groups of depression.

On the 3rd, the county operated the "Youth Gatekeeper Training and Program" for members of JCI International Youth Chamber, conducting activities such as "Making Companion Plants" and "Life Keeper Gatekeeper Training."

Additionally, depression scale tests were conducted for program participants, and 50 individuals classified as high-risk were provided with "Youth Hope Packages" containing psychological stabilization items such as candles and stress balls to support psychological recovery.

Furthermore, high-risk individuals will receive one-on-one customized counseling with mental health professional counselors, and through linkage with the Mental Health Welfare Center, continuous management will be promoted to enhance the mental health of young people.

In addition, starting next year, the Hampyeong County Mental Health Welfare Center will newly implement the "2030 Youth Mental Health Promotion Project," including support for mental health treatment expenses and youth mental health campaigns, promoting various programs for the recovery of the youth generation's mental health.

County Governor Lee Sang-ik said, "We will establish a close cooperative system among related organizations and prepare various support measures so that young people experiencing psychological difficulties such as anxiety and stress can play their roles as healthy members of society."

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