YHP South Korea
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Timing
2021-2023
The local context
Mental health conditions are a growing area of concern for young people in the Republic of Korea. Government research finds that 43.2% of Korean adolescents face severe stress and 37.5% report experience with severe depression in the past twelve months.1
There is a great deal of stigma connected to mental health conditions.2 They are often considered a personal matter and are not discussed or shared.3
If young people are not able to access mental health care, they will be at a greater risk of developing more severe mental health issues that may impact their long-term health and well-being.
Our objectives
To support the emotional well-being of vulnerable adolescents who are facing mental health challenges.
Our programme
To support the mental health of young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, YHP Korea conducted mental health education sessions with 55 young people, delivered by mental health and child-care experts. The programme also paired the young people with mentors for guidance, support and companionship.
Our partners
Kids & Future Foundation is a non-profit organisation which provies diverse educational opportunities for children and youth to assist them in preparing themselves and their communities for a better future.
Kids & Future Foundation worked closely with the Korea Hope Foundation, which supports poor and marginalised Korean youth, to deliver the programme.
