Korean Dictionary

How to say "Mental Health Day" in Korean

Mental Health Day” in Korean is 정신 건강의 날 (pronounced "jeongsin geongang-ui nal").

정신 건강의 날

jeongsin geongang-ui nal

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Usage & Context

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th to raise awareness of mental health issues. Korea participates in 세계 정신 건강의 날 with campaigns, public events, and media coverage.

Example Sentence

10월 10일은 세계 정신 건강의 날이다.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day.

How to use 정신 건강의 날 naturally

Quick answer

The Korean word for “Mental Health Day” is 정신 건강의 날, romanized as jeongsin geongang-ui nal.

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Pronunciation Guide

Pronounced 'jeong-shin geon-gahng-eh nal' — 정신 'jeong-shin', 건강 'geon-gahng', 의 'eh' (soft possessive), 날 'nal'. Literally 'the day of mental health'.

More Example Sentences

A public service announcement.

정신 건강의 날을 맞아 다양한 캠페인이 진행돼요.

To mark Mental Health Day, various campaigns are being held.

A student council update.

학교에서 정신 건강의 날 행사를 준비하고 있어요.

Our school is preparing a Mental Health Day event.

A community center notice board.

정신 건강의 날에 우울증 인식 개선 포스터가 붙었다.

Posters raising awareness about depression were put up on Mental Health Day.

Cultural Context

세계 정신 건강의 날 (World Mental Health Day) on October 10 is increasingly visible in Korea, with the 보건복지부 (Ministry of Health and Welfare) running campaigns, free screenings, and public events. Korean workplaces and universities use the day to publicize 상담 services and reduce stigma. The phrase 'you're not alone' (당신은 혼자가 아닙니다) has become a recurring campaign slogan paired with 정신 건강의 날 promotions.

Editorial note

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Common Phrases

오늘이 정신 건강의 날이에요.

Today is Mental Health Day.

정신 건강의 날을 기념해요.

Let's commemorate Mental Health Day.

정신 건강의 날 행사 있어요?

Are there any Mental Health Day events?

Related Expressions

세계 정신 건강의 날

segye jeongsin geongang-ui nal

World Mental Health Day

보건복지부

bogeon bokjibu

Ministry of Health and Welfare

우울증

u-ul-jeung

Depression

정신 건강 캠페인

jeongsin geongang kaempein

Mental health campaign

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