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Busan City Recruits Participants for the "Youth Mind-Link Project" Offering Individual and Group Psychological Counseling for Youth

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced it will begin recruiting participants for the “Youth Mind-Link Project” starting on May 26.

The project, launched in 2022, offers free “One-on-One Psychological Counseling” and “Group Psychological Counseling Programs” to emotionally struggling youth residing in Busan.

The goal is to help young people stabilize their mental health and actively participate in society by providing support through professional counseling on issues such as employment, interpersonal relationships, and stress.

Due to the high response last year, the program will be expanded this year:
– 700 participants for one-on-one counseling
– 300 participants for group counseling

The one-on-one counseling program, which closed early on the first day last year, has increased from 4 to 5 basic sessions, with up to 2 additional sessions available if needed. Each session lasts 50 minutes and can be scheduled in consultation with the counseling center.

The group programs cover topics such as self-understanding, relationships, and stress management, with approximately 8 participants per program. This year, the number of programs has increased from 18 to 30, supporting 300 participants.

To accommodate youth preferences and busy schedules, group programs will now also be held at “Orem Lounge” (located in Jung-gu), in addition to regular counseling centers. Program lengths vary from 1 to 3 days.

The content has also been diversified to include couple counseling, color therapy, handmade soap using five senses, meditation, and more. Six specialized counseling institutions have been selected, and participants may choose their preferred center.

Eligibility is open to all youth aged 18 to 39 residing in Busan. Applications must be submitted online via the Busan Youth Platform (young.busan.go.kr).

• ●For one-on-one counseling, 500 people will be accepted in the first round starting at 10:00 a.m. on May 26. A second round for 200 people is scheduled for August.

• ●Group counseling programs will run from June to October with topics and schedules varying by center. The first round will begin at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, recruiting approx. 100 people across 12 programs. Additional rounds will be held in the second half of the year.

Kim Gui-ok, Director of the Youth-Industry Collaboration Bureau, stated,
“We will continue building a counseling system tailored to youth sensitivity so that young people in Busan feel the care and support of the community,”
and added, “We hope many young people will take interest and participate in this project.”

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[Appendix 1] Project Overview

Eligibility: Youth aged 18–39 residing in Busan (no income/property criteria)
Number of Participants: One-on-One Counseling – 700 / Group Counseling – 300
Counseling Institutions (6 total):

Institution	Address	Contact
Busan Integrated Psychology Center	410 Suyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu	0507-1435-9091
Doeun Psychology Center	13F Medical Building, 1033 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu	051-863-6663
Hello, Mind Psychology Research Institute	7F Garam Plaza, 12 Yangun-ro 42beon-gil, Haeundae-gu	051-701-5412
Spring of the Mind Counseling Center	2F International Newspaper Building, 1217 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu	0507-1360-7040
Majoo Psychological Counseling Center	60 Centum Jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu	0507-1336-2056
WeMind Psychology Center	602 World Building, 43 Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu	051-977-9042

Program Content:

• ●One-on-One Counseling: 700 participants (5 sessions, up to 2 additional)

• ●Group Counseling: 300 participants (30 programs on topics such as self-understanding, stress, and interpersonal skills)

Budget: 400 million KRW
Project Period: January–December 2025
Application Method: Online (first come, first served via Busan Youth Platform)

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[Appendix 2] Group Counseling (1st Round) Program Details

No.	Program Name	Dates	Capacity	Location
1	Check-in the TCI	6.22–6.29	8	Majoo Center
2	Born for Career Week	6.29–7.6	8	Hello, Mind Center
3	Changing Perspectives	7.4–7.11	8	Hello, Mind Center
4	Awareness & Self-Care (Meditation)	7.4	8	Orem Lounge
5	Youth, Meet Yourself	7.6–7.13	8	Doeun Center
6	Color Therapy with Emotion Cards	7.8	8	Orem Lounge
7	Awareness & Self-Care (Meditation)	7.11	8	Orem Lounge
8	Meeting Myself on the Road	7.12	8	Orem Lounge
9	“Totally Fooled” – Couple Personality Insight	7.13–7.20	10	Hello, Mind Center
10	Awareness & Self-Care (Meditation)	7.18	8	Orem Lounge
11	My Relationship Story	7.20–7.27	10	Majoo Center
12	Awareness & Self-Care (Meditation)	7.25	8	Orem Lounge