for people between the ages of 10 and 39 years in South Korea. It is the country with the highest
. Commonly cited
were mental or physical illness as well as financial difficulties. In 2023, approximately 104.2 thousand people in South Korea were registered as having mental disabilities. Mental disabilities accounted for around four percent of all cases of persons registered as disabled that year.
Demographic disparities in mental health
Certain patterns have emerged regarding mental health across different demographics in South Korea. Women more frequently reported mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety compared to men, while more men reported struggling with substance abuse and addiction. There were also age-related differences present in the country, particularly related to technology. Internet and smartphone addiction is a hot topic in mental health discussions in South Korea. This particularly affects younger age groups, with teenagers showing the highest
rates of smartphone overdependence.
Access to mental healthcare
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the
rate of accessing mental healthcare fell to 11.5 percent in 2021. In the preceding years, the rate of people making use of available mental health services had been steadily increasing. Many medical facilities limited their opening hours and availability to patients due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which may have discouraged patients from seeking help. Among
people who were actively working on improving their mental wellness, only eight percent went to in-person or digital counseling or therapy.
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