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  • About South Korean Health Care System,  Culture & Community,  Culture Shock Tips,  Health care self advocacy,  Maternal Health,  Medical & Health,  Mental Health Resources,  Physical & Mental Wellness,  Public Health,  Tips of Living Your Best Life

    Overcoming Language Barriers in Korean Healthcare: A Practical Guide

    May 23, 2025 /

    Have you ever needed to overcome a language barrier while accessing healthcare in Korea? Many of us have, even those who speak Korean somewhat fluently. Language barriers can be challenging but not impossible to navigate. This blog post offers some tips on how to overcome such language barriers that may help.

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    Types of ADHD Treatments in Korea

    October 15, 2024 /
    Types of ADHD treatments in Korea

    Interested in seeking an ADHD diagnosis in South Korea? Wondering about the types of ADHD treatments in Korea? According to our research, we’ve found medication, behavioral therapy, and digital therapies used in Korea. About Our ADHD Information South of Seoul public health information is not medical advice. We research information and share what we find so that you can seek medical advice as needed. About ADHD Treatments in South Korea Although South Korea may not offer the same ADHD treatments as those available in your home country, South Korea increasingly…

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    How to Get an ADHD Assessment in Korea

    October 15, 2024 /
    Get assessed for ADHD in South Korea

    The following blog post is for both adults and children who need ADHD assessments while living in South Korea. We will discuss the terms you need to find an assessment location near you, paths to ADHD assessment, how the assessment works, cost for different types of assessments, and social issues around being assessed. This blog post includes both online research and the lived experiences of international residents seeking treatment in South Korea. About ADHD Assessments in South Korea Despite what you may see represented in many English language posts, Korea…

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    Cost of ADHD Assessments in Korea

    October 15, 2024 /
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    The cost of ADHD assessments in Korea might surprise you. Depending on where you choose to go, it’s very cheap or very expensive. In the following blog post, we will talk about assessments at Korean psychiatric clinics v. assessments at mental health clinics near US military bases using international insurance. Healthcare and Insurance in Korea Did you know that not all international residents living in South Korea don’t all have the same type of health insurance? For example, SOFA-status (those affiliated with the US military) use international health insurance while…

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    Understanding Types of Mental Health Services in Korea

    April 12, 2024 /

    Psychiatry, therapy counseling, and life coaching are distinct yet often confused approaches to personal development and mental well-being. Navigating such distinctions among these terms and services can feel confusing if not frustrating, but you are not alone in that. To better understand these differences, we must grasp the fundamental definitions of each term. This blog post will provide a breakdown of each type of service (psychiatry, therapy, counseling, and life coaching) to enable you to understand and make informed decisions on your mental health options in Korea. Foreign Language Mental…

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    Mental Health Counseling in Songdo

    July 23, 2022 /

    Songdo, labeled the International Business District of Incheon, houses a decent sized international population. Several members of the Songdo international community have expressed a need for English-speaking mental health services. While known as an international district, mental health counseling services prove to be limited in the Songdo area.

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    Mental Health Counseling in Pyeongtaek

    July 17, 2022 /

    English-speaking mental health counseling services exist throughout South Korea. However, finding such English-speaking mental health counseling services, particularly outside of the Seoul area, may feel like an overwhelming or difficult task. Read more to learn about some mental health counseling services in the Pyeongtaek area.

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    Awareness of Mental Health Resources on and off Incheon Global Campus Sample of Initial Findings and Links to Resources

    April 24, 2022 /

    South of Seoul Public Health (SOS Public Health) thanks everyone who participated in the SOS Public Health Mental Health Access Survey on Incheon Global Campus (IGC). Information collected has helped identify potential resources that students, faculty, and staff would like to access on or near campus. .

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    Participate in the Mental Health Access Survey on Incheon Global Campus

    April 13, 2022 /

    Want to support improvements in access to mental health resources for students, faculty, and staff on Incheon Global Campus (IGC)? Take the South of Seoul Public Health (SOS Public Health) Mental Health Access Survey. This blog will tell you how.

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    How to Register your Overseas COVID Vaccination in South Korea

    December 27, 2021 /

    Many of our multinational community members living in South Korea have been wondering about how to register their overseas COVID vaccines in Korea. This blog provides some information on how to register an overseas vaccination in Korea and who is eligible to.

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