Seocho-gu Opens 'Maeumpyeon Convenience Store No.1' to Support Youth Mental Health

First in Seoul District... Mental Health Self-Check via Convenience Store QR Code at Seven Eleven Yangjae Station
15 Peer Youth Mental Health Supporters Active

The plaque handover ceremony of Ma-eum Convenience Store Branch No. 1. Provided by Seocho-gu.

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) announced on the 18th that it has opened the first "Mind Convenience Store" to protect the mental health of young people, the first of its kind among Seoul's autonomous districts, earlier this month.

To support the mental health of young people, Seocho-gu designated the Seven Eleven Yangjae Station branch, a convenience store frequently used by youth, as the "Mind Convenience Store No. 1," where they can self-assess their mental health.

By scanning the QR code available at the convenience store, individuals can perform self-checks for mental health issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety. They can also access a confidential counseling board on the Seocho-gu Mental Health Center website for private mental health consultations.

Leaflets have also been provided to allow comfortable self-assessment at home or other locations. After self-assessment, young people who need mental care will be connected to professional counseling, supporting continuous mental health management.

Additionally, 15 peer youths aged 19 to 34, who best understand young people, have been appointed as "Mental Health Supporters" to carry out supporter activities and campaigns for six months until October this year. The supporters will participate in mental health education, youth mental health campaigns, peer counseling practice, and promotion of mental health projects through social networking services (SNS).

Seocho-gu plans to expand the Mind Convenience Store to five branches this year, leading the way in creating a "Healthy Seocho for Youth." Mayor Jeon Seong-su said, "We will pay close attention to caring for the mental health of more young people and making mental health information easy and convenient to access."

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