Gwangjin-gu Operates 'Visiting Mental Health Counseling Center'

Gwangjin-gu Operates Visiting Mental Health Counseling Center

Early Detection and Treatment Support for High-Risk Groups of Depression and Suicide through Mental Health Screening and Counseling

1,833 Consultations Conducted from January to July... 86 High-Risk Cases Identified

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is operating a ‘Visiting Mental Health Counseling Center’ for residents experiencing psychological difficulties such as depression.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, but many people suffering from it do not receive professional help and struggle. Since severe cases can lead to suicide, early detection and treatment are crucial.

The Visiting Mental Health Counseling Center proactively identifies and helps treat high-risk groups for depression and suicide. From January to July, 1,833 screenings and consultations were conducted, identifying 86 high-risk individuals.

This year, the district visits the community centers of Junggok 2, 3, and 4-dong; Guui 1, 2, and 3-dong; Gwangjang-dong; Jayang 1, 2, and 4-dong; and Gunja-dong, as well as the Jayang Public Healing Center once a month to provide counseling.

Any resident can use the service. Those who undergo mental health screening and counseling and are found to have a high risk of depression or suicide receive in-depth counseling and support linked with mental health welfare centers and psychiatric medical institutions.

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “I hope residents check their mental state through mental health screening and receive support,” adding, “We will do our best to help many residents become healthy in both body and mind.”

Meanwhile, in addition to the Visiting Mental Health Counseling Center, the district also operates the ‘Health Center Mental Health Counseling Center’ and the ‘Non-face-to-face QR Mental Health Counseling Center.’ For more details, residents can inquire at the Gwangjin-gu Health Center.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.