SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Research into the mental health of single parents has returned troubling results indicating that among an array of worrying factors, suicidal urges and depression were severe problems. The data was compiled from the responses to the national health survey of 12,024 adults between the ages of 30 and 59, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A new medical study has warned that a lack of attention and support from an individual’s family and friends can increase the likelihood of depression for cancer patients. The study, conducted by a research team led by professors Shin Dong-wok and Park Jong-hyun from Samsung Hospital and Chungbuk National [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – One out of 7 temporary workers have experienced depression, almost twice as high as those holding regular positions, a study showed Tuesday. The prevalence for depression was 13.1 percent among irregular workers, whose job conditions are far less favorable than for permanent workers and have to constantly worry about [...]
SEOUL, April 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Not only being overweight but also being underweight causes depression for both men and women, a finding that highlights the importance of maintaining the right weight for psychological health, a study said Wednesday. Published in the recent issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, the study showed that the [...]
SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by the mental health experts at the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital revealed that high cholesterol levels can lead to higher risks of suicide and depression, particularly among middle-aged men and women between 45 and 64 years of age. Based on the 2014 [...]
SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Depression and suicide, which cost South Korean society a fortune both socially and economically, have been linked to a lack of greenery, according to a recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW). The annual community health survey conducted by a team led by professor Min Gyeong-bok [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — One out of every four South Korean adults have experienced an addiction or other form of mental health issue at least one time in their lives, a government survey showed Wednesday. The survey showed that 25.4 percent of South Koreans are likely to cope with a mental disorder at [...]
SEOUL, April 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Collegians who are depressed or stressed out try to find solace in drinking, which exacerbates their mental conditions and perpetuates a cycle of deterioration, a study said Thursday, indicating a different perspective is needed to solve campus drinking problems. The latest health and social welfare review from the Korea [...]
SEOUL, April 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Of more than 600,000 individuals with depression in South Korea, only 15 percent are getting professional treatment, a new mental health survey from the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) revealed yesterday. Experts say it’s most important for those suffering from a mental illness to disclose the condition to those [...]
SEOUL, March 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry revealed that adults suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, are often vulnerable to other mental conditions such as depression, panic disorder, anxiety, and alcoholism. Announcing its results during a press conference [...]