Finding strategies to flourish this World Mental Health Day

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, which provides an opportunity to reflect on our mental well-being. The Irish community of Korea, and the Embassy of Ireland considers mental health to be one of the key defining issues of our time. Korea can be a high-stress environment, and sometimes foreigners can find that challenging when they move here. We are committed to championing positive ways to flourish, and encouragement to those who are struggling. Most importantly of all, we need to combat stigma around mental health. It is OK not to be OK, and speaking out is a vital step when you are encountering anxiety or depression. It is a simple fact that stress is part of life. From school and work to family responsibilities and social expectations, everyone faces moments that test focus, patience and resilience. A looming deadline, a difficult conversation or an unexpected challenge can sometimes overwhelm us. Short-term stress can sharpen thinking, motivate action and drive creativity, problem-solving and growth. The problem arises when stress lingers day after day, when the pressure never sWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times