Gumi Police Station Brings "Mind Care" to School Auditorium

Participation in the "Youth Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Joint Campaign Outreach"
Strengthening the Safety Net for Youth Mental Health

On September 26, the Gumi Police Station in North Gyeongsang Province, led by Chief Kim Dongwook, participated in the "Youth Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Joint Campaign Outreach" held in the auditorium of Gumi Sandong High School for approximately 400 first- and second-year students.

Operating various experience booths and engaging with students. Photo by Lee Ihwan

This campaign was organized in collaboration with related organizations, including Gumi Seonsan Public Health Center, Gumi Office of Education Wee Center, Gumi Youth Counseling and Welfare Center, and Seonsan Mental Health Welfare Center. The goal was to jointly address the increasingly serious issue of youth mental health and to establish a robust social safety net. Each organization welcomed students by operating a variety of experience booths that showcased their respective areas of expertise.

On this day, School Police Officers (SPOs) highlighted the fact that mentally vulnerable youth are more susceptible to crime, and operated the "Mind Keeper & Crime Prevention" booth, which received a strong response from students. They promoted the campaign’s core themes, including ▲the importance of suicide and self-harm prevention, as well as ▲school violence ▲drug abuse ▲cyber gambling ▲deepfake-related crimes ▲and the dangers of trading bank accounts and online accounts, through a "spinning wheel quiz."

Through the quiz, students learned about the value of life and methods to prevent crime. They also had the opportunity to try on police uniforms, helping them feel closer to police officers and break down psychological barriers.

Chief Kim Dongwook stated, "A healthy mind in youth is the most fundamental shield against all crimes," adding, "We will continue to work closely with related organizations to ensure that our children can grow up healthy in both body and mind in a safe environment."

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