Gokseong-gun's 'Mind Health Youth School' Touching the Hearts of the Elderly Draws Attention

For Individuals at Risk of Mental Health Issues Experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jong-sun] Jeonnam Gokseong-gun (Governor Lee Sang-cheol) Mental Health Welfare Center announced on the 25th that it operated the ‘Mind Health Youth School’ targeting elderly mental health risk groups.

The Mind Health Youth School is a mental health program and self-help group for managing and recovering symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders experienced by the elderly.

The program was conducted a total of 7 times from May 10 to November 24.

After the program, a self-help group was operated to allow participants to share their experiences, difficulties, and emotions with each other.

Through this, participants build friendships and form empathy, playing a role in supporting each other to lead healthy and happy lives.

Participants expressed high satisfaction with various programs that helped find mental and physical stability, such as visiting Jangheung Integrated Healing Center and Woodland, and making household detergents using natural aroma.

Mr. H (85 years old) from Ogok-myeon, who participated in the Mind Health Youth School, said, “I was able to regain psychological stability and find great comfort by talking with members who have similar difficulties.”

A representative of the Gokseong-gun Mental Health Welfare Center said, “We will continue to develop various programs and provide services for the mental health of elderly seniors.”

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jong-sun hss79@asiae.co.kr

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