Mental health policy in Korea: present and perspective

Background/Objectives: With the rapid development of technology and individual life styles, South Korea faces ever-increasing mental diseases caused by divorce, suicide, alcohol, drug addiction, and internet addiction. The purpose of this study is to understand the current situation of mental health policy by analysing Korea's cases of mental health. First, this study presents the direction of mental health policy through specific examples about the function of public and private sectors. Second, advantages and disadvantages of the policies will be delineated through in-depth comparisons and analyses, ultimately…