Eunpyeong-gu Launches Mental Health Project for Isolated and Reclusive Youth

12-Week Program, Recruiting 30 Participants
Begins June 8

On May 15, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul announced the launch of the 'Youth Mental Health Project (Subtitle: Inside Out)', a program designed to help isolated and reclusive young people recover their mental health and reintegrate into society.

Promotional material for the Youth Mental Health Project 'Inside Out'. Provided by Eunpyeong District.

The project is a 12-week program that supports emotional recovery and enhances interpersonal efficacy, ultimately helping young people reconnect with society. It consists of customized activities in three stages: self-understanding (Insight), exploring interests (Highlight), and social participation (Spotlight). This year, based on feedback from last year's participants, the program will focus on communication and relationship-building, such as conversation skills and boosting resilience.

During the participant selection process, the 'Eunpyeong-type Definition of Isolated and Reclusive Youth,' proposed by 'Communication Mates'—a self-help group formed by last year's participants—will be applied. The aim is to identify young people who have previously fallen through the cracks and could not be reached by existing criteria.

The project is open to 30 isolated and reclusive young residents of Eunpyeong-gu. Recruitment will be divided into two cohorts of 15 participants each. Applications for the first cohort will be accepted until May 24, and the program will run once a week starting June 8. Applications can be submitted online via the QR code provided in the promotional materials.

The district will also operate an educational program titled 'Warm Youth, Kind Connections' for family members, friends, and others in the participants' support network. This program will be held over two sessions starting June 25 and will provide guidance on how family and neighbors can better understand and support the reintegration of isolated and reclusive youth. For more information, contact the Eunpyeong-gu Office Youth and Adult Hope Division at 02-351-6875.

A district official said, "We hope that young people will come to understand their inner selves and reconnect with the world," adding, "We will continue to support the creation of a safe local community where families and neighbors form a close-knit network to embrace isolated and reclusive youth."

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