Mapo-gu District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun participates in a mental health awareness event.
Mapo-gu District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun attended the “2026 Mind Weather Offline Event” on Tuesday morning at the first floor of the Mapo-gu District Office, where he completed a mental health self-check and received a personalized “mind supplement” recommendation based on his results.
The event was organized to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and to encourage residents to seek counseling and support whenever they need it.
Held under the theme “Offload Your Stress, Board the Mental Wellness Train,” the event featured a QR code-based program that let participants assess their mental state and receive a snack packaged as a “mind supplement.”
Organizers also offered the PHQ-9 depression screening test to those who wished to take it, sent follow-up text messages to participants, and distributed promotional leaflets from the Mapo-gu Mental Health and Welfare Center to guide residents toward counseling and related programs.
“Just as we check on our physical health when our body aches, we need to pause and reflect on our inner state when our mind feels worn,” Yoo said. “I hope this event gives everyone a chance to look inward once more, and that when help is needed, people will feel comfortable seeking counseling rather than struggling alone.”
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