Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 26, 2020

Mental Health Care Measures in Response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in Korea

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  • Mental health professionals from the National Mental Health Center in Korea have been deployed to offer counseling to hundreds of individuals under quarantine. National hospitals and community mental health centers are also providing services. Accurate information on common emotional responses to infectious disease outbreaks, recommendations for evaluation, and advice on coping strategies have been distributed via leaflet throughout the country.
  • The authors agree with Chinese colleagues who propose three factors as part of an effective mental health response: multi-disciplinary mental health teams; clear communication with regular and accurate updates on COVID-19; and establishment of secure ways to provide support via electronic and apps.  

Park and Park (Feb 25, 2020). Mental Health Care Measures in Response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in Korea. Psychiatry Investigation. https://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2020.0058