Incheon’s Namdong-gu Office (인천시 남동구) announced on the 16th that it recently held the 2026 public lecture for children and adolescents, “If There’s Just One Thing to Teach Your Child, It’s Self-Regulation,” at the district office’s small auditorium. The lecture was organized by the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (대한소아청소년정신의학회) and hosted by the Incheon Namdong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center (인천남동구정신건강복지센터) and the Incheon Namdong-gu Suicide Prevention Center (인천남동구자살예방센터).
 [코리안투데이] A scene from the public lecture on self-regulation for children and adolescents held at the district office’s small auditorium © 김현수 기자 |
Two-Part Lecture Covering the Importance of Self-Regulation and Practical Methods
Dr. Sunwoo Young-kyung (선우영경), a child and adolescent psychiatrist (department head at Incheon Metropolitan Medical Center (인천광역시의료원)), served as the lecturer. The first lecture, “The Best Weapon in Your Child’s Life: Self-Regulation,” covered the importance of self-regulation in children and adolescents and the six factors that determine its development.
The second lecture, “Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Regulation,” comprehensively covered practical methods to help children and adolescents develop self-regulation, discipline, and becoming a more regulated parent.
Mental Health Welfare Center to Continue Tailored Case Management Support
Lee Hyuk-jae (이혁재), director of the Incheon Namdong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center (인천남동구정신건강복지센터), said, “Understanding and appropriately responding to mental health issues among children and adolescents is an important task for both families and the community,” adding, “We will continue to provide education for guardians and practitioners, as well as tailored one-on-one case management services.”
Lee Eun-sun (이은선), director of the public health center, said, “Developing self-regulation skills is very important for the healthy growth of children and adolescents,” and expressed hope that “this public lecture will serve as an opportunity to practice self-regulation at home and in the community.” Meanwhile, the Incheon Namdong-gu Mental Health Welfare Center (인천남동구정신건강복지센터) and the Incheon Namdong-gu Suicide Prevention Center (인천남동구자살예방센터) provide free counseling and programs related to depression, anxiety, and stress for children and adolescents residing in Namdong-gu (남동구). (Inquiries: 032-465-6412)
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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