Psychiatry in Bukgajwa-dong, Seoul, Korea

It's a psychiatric clinic, so I go for consultations and pick up medications. Dr. Hwang Joo-yeon handles all the patients by herself, and there are often a lot of people waiting, so you might have to wait a while. Since it's psychiatry, everyone needs counseling, which means that the waiting times can be long. The time for each patient's consultation varies a lot, and even if you just want to pick up your medication after a visit, you can't do that without having a proper consultation. The hospital has recently moved to a relatively clean and tidy location, but it's a bit small, so when there are many patients, there isn't enough seating available. However, the friendly and detailed consultations by the doctor are definitely a strong point of this clinic.

I'm going to a great mental health clinic that I've heard good things about and that's been featured in the media. It seems like it’s true that younger generations are getting a lot of counseling for stress, anxiety, and depression. When I visited, I noticed there were a lot of young people there. There were also plenty of older individuals. It looks like younger folks are visiting mainly due to stress and depression, while the seniors seem to be coming in for early dementia. I heard that the director has appeared on television, and there are several photos of him on the walls. He kindly provided counseling and explained the treatment process well. The nurses were also friendly and there are some medications you can get right at the clinic. I think I should plan to visit regularly.

I had been wondering for a while if I had ADHD, so I started searching for mental health clinics with good reviews. I never thought I would actually go to a hospital due to anxiety, but the reason I chose this one was because they offered brainwave testing. I needed something more intuitive and objective as an indicator. I thought that would help me understand and accept my condition more confidently. After registering, I completed a simple survey before the consultation. The survey consisted of about five pages related to symptoms like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. After filling out the survey, I entered the consultation room. After discussing with the doctor, I underwent a stress test and a brainwave test. The doctor looked at the results and asked why I hadn't thought to come to the hospital earlier. I always assumed that my struggles were just part of my personality, not due to any issues in my brain. I thought that even if I tried to change, it was just due to my lack of willpower. But apparently, that's not the case. While looking at my test results, the doctor explained that the reasons why I often feel anxious, irritated, angry, have frequent dreams, struggle with decision-making, and have obsessive tendencies were all reflected in my brainwaves. I received a prescription for the necessary medication and scheduled a follow-up appointment for the next week. I felt very strange. From that day on, I made sure to take my medication regularly, and by living according to the doctor's advice, my life has improved significantly compared to before.