Abstract
This study presents a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of mental health problems and admission system in South Korea. We compared the mental health-related indicators data from South Korea to data from other Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. South Korea was identified as the country with the highest suicide rate, the longest length of stay in hospitals for mental disorders, and the highest number of psychiatric care beds. These results can be explained by considering the admission system for mental disorders. We reviewed the admission system and the Mental Health Promotion and Welfare Act, providing direction for improving the system.
Highlights
Among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members, South Korea has the highest number of psychiatric beds and the longest average length of hospitalization of psychiatric patients [1]
We aimed to identify the characteristics of South Korea’s mental health treatment according to the OECD indicators and investigate issues related to the admission system
South Korea ranked as the country with the highest suicide rate, the longest length of stay in hospitals for mental disorders, and the highest number of psychiatric care beds
Summary
Dun-Sol Go 1 , Kwon-Chul Shin 2,3 , Jong-Woo Paik 3,4 , Keun-A Kim 5 and Seok-Jun Yoon 3,6, *. Received: 28 September 2020; Accepted: 5 December 2020; Published: 8 December 2020
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