Cheongsong County Operates 'Happiness, Finding Gratitude Storytelling' Program... Helping Seniors Overcome Loneliness

The Cheongsong-gun Mental Health Welfare Center in North Gyeongsang Province held a "Finding Happiness and Gratitude Storytelling" event for around 60 residents at the Wolmak 2-ri Senior Center on the 12th.

Cheongsong County Mental Health Welfare Center, which operated the "Finding Happiness and Gratitude Storytelling."

This event was organized to help alleviate emotional isolation and support the elderly in overcoming loneliness, as higher age groups tend to feel more isolated and experience a decline in mental health.

In particular, a comprehensive mental health screening was conducted in advance to detect and prevent mental health issues early. Under the theme "The life you have lived is the greatest gratitude and a miracle," the host of Singsingbyeolgok, Giungajae, communicated with the seniors and cared for their mental well-being.

Additionally, a heartfelt performance by saxophonist Kim Minje received an enthusiastic response from the seniors.

Governor Yoon Kyunghee said, "We will continue to provide a variety of ongoing programs tailored to the needs of seniors who are vulnerable to stress and loneliness, offering customized mental health services and making Cheongsong-gun a community where not only physical but also mental health is prioritized."