
Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation Series on Ethics & Common Values Inaugural Lecture by Dr. Jim Yong Kim
The Korea Society
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Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Korean Society
The chapter explores the alarming rates of depression and suicide in Korea, discussing societal factors contributing to the high prevalence of mental health problems. It sheds light on the stigma surrounding mental health help-seeking behaviors and the need for comprehensive interventions to address the fundamental social drivers of depression. The chapter also contrasts mental health spending and successful strategies in Japan and Finland to tackle suicide rates through whole-of-society efforts.
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