Sunrise Walk Brings Light to Mental Health Awareness in Korea

Sunrise walk brings light to mental health awareness in Korea

Before dawn on Saturday, nearly 150 people wearing green T-shirts gathered near Yeouinaru Station near the Han River for the second annual 5-kilometer community walk known as Solas, from the Irish Gaelic word for "light." Organized by the Irish Association of Korea, the walk aimed to raise awareness of mental health and well-being, while also raising funds to support mental health counseling services in Korea. The event was timed for the end of …

Mental health awareness demands collective action

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect, speak out, and come together for a cause that touches every one of us. As the founder of The Gray Matters Collective, I’ve seen how life-changing it can be when communities unite to prioritize mental health and prevent suicide. Here in the Quad Cities, […]The post Mental health awareness demands collective action appeared first on Quad Cities Business Journal.