Damyang-gun Promotes Mental Health Primary Care Physician Project

Psychiatry Specialist Consultation Available, Open to All Gunmin Applicants

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 1st that it will promote the "Mind Health Primary Care Physician Project" for local residents experiencing mental health difficulties.

This project aims to reduce the barriers of prejudice and cost burden regarding psychiatric treatment by providing consultations with specialists, to detect mental health issues early and actively intervene with therapeutic treatment, thereby improving the mental health of the residents.

Recently, Director Jeon Si-hyeong of The Clearer Psychiatric Clinic was appointed as the "Mind Health Primary Care Physician," and anyone can receive free consultations every Wednesday afternoon at the Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center by making a prior phone reservation.

Based on the consultation results, individuals can receive tailored services according to their symptoms and diagnosis, and if ongoing counseling or treatment is needed, they can be guided to psychiatric medical institutions and receive continuous counseling services through registration management.

A county official stated, "Residents will be able to comfortably receive mental health consultations anytime and anywhere and quickly obtain professional help," adding, "We plan to continue providing various services to promote residents' mental health."

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