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Psychological cafes are popular in Korea recently.

Published: 2026-03-16 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/03/16, Many people who suffer from mental illness do not go to see a doctor because of taboo. As a result, their psychological problems become more and more serious, and even commit suicide. In order to help patients with mental illness receive treatment, psychological cafes have become popular in South Korea, allowing people to solve psychological problems in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. A reporter from the Life Times learned that among the OECD countries, South Korea has committed suicide for 11 years in a row.

Many people who suffer from mental illness do not go to see a doctor because of taboo. As a result, their psychological problems become more and more serious, and even commit suicide. In order to help patients with mental illness receive treatment, psychological cafes have become popular in South Korea, allowing people to solve psychological problems in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

A reporter from the Life Times learned that South Korea has the highest suicide rate among OECD countries for 11 consecutive years, with an average of 28.5 per 100000 people, twice as high as the average (12.1). It is reported that 70% to 80% of suicides are desperate because of depression. Today, 1.2 out of every 100 South Koreans suffer from depression. The most frightening thing is that few people go to the hospital for treatment. According to the analysis of many South Korean media, this is because South Koreans are more resistant to psychological counseling, taking antidepressants and other psychotherapy. 80% of patients believe that "if they receive psychotherapy, they will have a medical record, which may affect their job search in the future."

In recent years, the "Psychological Counseling Cafe" in South Korea arises at the historic moment and is widely praised by the public. At present, more than 20 "psychological counseling cafes" have been opened in South Korea, which are favored by young and middle-aged white-collar workers aged 20 to 40, Chosun Ilbo reported. Here, people can consult professional psychologists, including personality analysis, career planning direction, how to solve problems, etc., with prices ranging from 20,000 won to 40,000 won (10,000 won about 56 yuan). Some psychological cafes also offer counseling services for "children with developmental disorders" and their parents, including development testing, speech therapy, art therapy and so on. All counseling services are conducted in a separate space within the coffee shop, avoiding the privacy of patients and their families and leaving no medical records. If anyone has doubts about the qualification of a psychological counselor, you can inquire about the counselor's qualification, educational background and other information on the official website of the coffee shop.

In addition, South Korea has also developed a mobile app for psychological counseling, where users can talk anonymously with experts about their problems. Many patients feel loved, and many people feel that these methods have the effect of "more than half of the disease has gone before the medicine".