Gwanak District Launches 'Mind Comfort Bus' to Provide On-Site Counseling for Residents

Suicide Prevention Campaign Conducted Simultaneously

Gwanak District in Seoul has launched the 'Mind Comfort Bus,' which provides on-site psychological counseling by visiting apartment complexes directly to support residents' mental health.

We are supporting the psychological recovery of residents through the Mind Comfort Bus that visits apartments directly. Provided by Gwanak District.

The psychological recovery support operated on April 15 through the Gwanak District Public Health Center’s Mental Health Welfare Center was established to assess the psychological state of residents experiencing trauma from disasters or accidents and emotional difficulties in daily life, as well as to prevent long-term aftereffects. The Mind Comfort Bus is a mobile counseling center that delivers mental health services by visiting apartment complexes with high resident populations, offering professional assessments and counseling to improve accessibility.

On that day, about 30 apartment residents utilized psychological recovery support services, including psychological assessments and mental health counseling aimed at preventing depression and extreme thoughts. One resident who participated in the counseling said, "I've always put it off because I was busy taking care of my family, but it was a great help in getting my own feelings under control."

Alongside this initiative, the district also conducted a 'Suicide Prevention and Life Love Campaign,' distributing self-depression screening materials that use QR codes and informational leaflets about the Mental Health Welfare Center to 200 residents.

The Gwanak District Public Health Center's Mental Health Welfare Center provides QR code-based self-depression screenings and mental health counseling free of charge at all times. Residents who need psychological counseling can contact the Mental Health Welfare Center at 02-879-4911 or the 24-hour suicide prevention hotline at 109.

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