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A Very Ordinary Day… Busan Metropolitan City to Host “2025 Mind Health in Busan, Together”

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will host “2025 Mind Health in Busan, Together” at Dasom Yard in Busan Citizens Park from September 26 (today) to September 27.

This event has been organized to highlight the importance of mental health and to promote better understanding of mental illness. In commemoration of Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and World Mental Health Day (October 10), the event will be held under the slogan “A Very Ordinary Day.”

Hosted by the city and organized by the Busan Metropolitan Mental Health Welfare Center, the event brings together 28 organizations, including 16 district and county Mental Health Welfare Centers, Addiction Management Integrated Support Centers, and rehabilitation facilities.

The event is structured around four themed zones: Experience Hall, Counseling Hall, Information Hall, and Culture Hall.

The commemorative ceremony, held today (26th) at 10:00 a.m., includes an opening address, commendations for meritorious individuals, congratulatory remarks and speeches, and celebratory performances, with participation from citizens and representatives of institutions and facilities.

In the Experience Hall, visitors can join participatory programs such as making life-connecting keyrings and a stress-breaking activity. The Counseling Hall will offer one-on-one consultations with mental health professionals.

The Information Hall and Culture Hall will feature a variety of activities including mental health exhibitions, expert talk concerts, healing programs, and cultural performances.

The event is open to the public free of charge from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. More details can be found on the Busan Metropolitan Mental Health Welfare Center website at www.busaninmaum.com.

Cho Gyu-yul, Director General of the Citizens’ Health Bureau, stated, “We hope this event will serve as an opportunity for citizens to reflect on their mental well-being in their daily lives. We kindly ask for your interest and active participation.”