Happy Autumn Picnic, Pohang Nam-gu Mental Health Welfare Center 'Gaja! Nolja! Ujja!' Program

Members of the Pohang Nam-gu Mental Health Welfare Center, who went on an autumn picnic, are taking a commemorative photo in front of the Pohang Canal Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Shall we go out, play, and laugh? There was a very special autumn picnic for members with severe mental illnesses.

The Pohang Nam-gu Public Health Center Mental Health Welfare Center conducted an outdoor activity experience on the 18th, including a tour of the Pohang Canal Hall and a cruise ride, with about 30 registered members and their families.

Participants in the ‘Let's Go! Let's Play! Let's Laugh!’ program enjoyed a rare break from daily life to relax and unwind in nature. The program aimed to enhance socialization skills through physical activities and contributed to mental health improvement through psychological stability, relationship building, and communication.

On that day at the Pohang Canal, members participated in cultural activities such as △ viewing modern and contemporary photographs of Pohang’s history △ experiencing a canal cruise △ watching cultural explanations at the Canal Hall △ writing letters to their future selves through the Slow Mailbox, revitalizing their spirits.

Kim Jeong-im, director of Nam-gu Public Health Center, said, “I hope the outdoor experience helped reduce stress and improve physical and mental health for members with severe conditions who have had fewer outdoor activities,” adding, “We will continue our efforts to improve the quality of life for people with mental illnesses.”

In addition, the Pohang Nam-gu Public Health Center operates various programs such as daytime programs for people with mental illnesses, social adaptation training programs, and case management services.

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