Naju City Conducts Mental Health Education at Jeonnam Disabled Welfare Center

Jeonnam Naju City Public Health Center recently announced on the 7th that it conducted mental health education under the theme "Mind, Hello" for about 100 people, including welfare center workers and members, at the Jeonnam Disabled Comprehensive Welfare Center.

Naju City Public Health Center conducted mental health education for vulnerable groups.
[Photo by Naju City]

In this education session, conducted by inviting a doctor from the National Naju Hospital, causes and symptoms of depression, self-assessment and prevention methods, and coping strategies for various situations were shared.

Workers who attended the education said, "I often felt depressed for no particular reason, but it was good to learn the causes and accurate coping methods."

According to the National Rehabilitation Center and disability health statistics, the prevalence rate of depression among people with disabilities (13.2%) is about three times higher than that of non-disabled people (4.2%).

Since early this year, Naju City Public Health Center has been intensively operating mental health programs targeting two institutions (Jeonnam Disabled Comprehensive Welfare Center and Naju Senior Welfare Center).

Various programs such as depression and suicide prevention, stress management, mobile mental health counseling, and the Mental Health Happiness Village project are also being promoted.

Furthermore, in the second half of the year, additional related programs such as mental health campaigns, depression screening tests, and one-on-one intensive counseling will be operated to focus on overcoming depression and caring for the minds of Naju citizens.

A representative of Naju City Public Health Center said, "Depression can come to anyone, and if neglected, it ultimately returns as illness to oneself. We ask that you do not hesitate to visit institutions whenever you need help."

If you have mental health problems or need depression counseling and related information, you can contact the Health Promotion Division of Naju City Public Health Center for detailed guidance.

Naju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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