President's Greetings
Greetings!
I am Yoon-Young Nam, Director of the National Center for Mental Health.
The National Center for Mental Health was originally established in 1962 as the National Mental Hospital and has led public mental health services in the fields of severe mental illness and addiction. In 2016, the Center was newly launched through the expansion and reorganization of the structure and functions of the former Seoul National Hospital.
Today, our society faces a wide range of challenges that threaten the well-being of the people, including suicide, severe mental illness, and drug addiction, even as the importance of mental health continues to gain greater recognition. At the same time, many individuals and their families still experience difficulties in accessing appropriate services and support. In response, the National Center for Mental Health is committed to focusing on the following roles with the goal of promoting mental health and improving the quality of life of the people.
- First,we will strive to establish a mental health service system that is accessible to everyone.
- Second,we will produce and provide reliable evidence that connects research, policy, and clinical practice.
- Third,we will develop and expand trusted models of public healthcare and community-based services.
- Fourth,we will strengthen communication and collaboration among individuals with lived experience, families, professionals, and policymakers.
The National Center for Mental Health will continue to make every effort to alleviate the suffering of socially vulnerable individuals affected by mental health issues and to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
Thank you.
Yoonyoung Nam
Director, National Center for Mental Health