Yeongdeungpo-gu has started operating the ‘Mind Safety Bus’ for emotional workers who are in the blind spot of mental health management. This service is designed to promote the mental well-being of employees in various workplaces such as taxi companies and call centers. The Mind Safety Bus, a mobile mental health service vehicle, provides quick and effective mental health examinations and contributes to increasing the psychological stability of emotional workers through professional counselors.
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[Korean Today] A picture of the peace of mind bus being operated for emotional laborers (parking attendants, etc.). Photo = Yeongdeungpo-gu |
Since its debut in March 2023, this bus has been providing mental health services to residents by visiting various places such as workplaces, schools, and social welfare facilities. This year in particular, it has visited fire stations, vocational rehabilitation centers for the disabled, and employment counseling centers to look after the mental health of employees in strict working environments. The Mind Peace Bus will conduct a program to analyze brain stress and fatigue through brain wave and pulse tests, and provide counseling for depression and anxiety.
A taxi driver said, “Thanks to the counseling on the Mind-Easy Bus, my anxiety and tension from long drives have been greatly reduced,” and felt the positive changes of the program. Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, “I will do my best to ensure that residents suffering from mental difficulties can receive the services they need nearby.”
The steady service of the Mind Peace Bus is a great comfort to employees who are having a hard time in an isolated environment, and Yeongdeungpo-gu plans to expand mental health support to various classes in the future. For detailed consultation and inquiries, please contact Yeongdeungpo-gu Health Promotion Division.
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