Korean Mental Health & Wellness Words & Phrases

Mental health awareness is growing rapidly in Korea, and having the vocabulary to discuss psychological well-being is increasingly important. These terms help you talk about stress, therapy, mindfulness, and emotional health — whether for personal conversations, professional settings, or understanding Korean media coverage of these topics.

110 words

불안

buran

Anxiety

Beginner

상담 치료

sangdam chiryo

Therapy

Intermediate

상담

sangdam

Counseling

Beginner

마음챙김

maeum chaenggim

Mindfulness

Intermediate

자기 돌봄

jagi dolbom

Self-care

Intermediate

트라우마

teurauma

Trauma

Intermediate

외상 후 스트레스 장애

oesang hu seuteureseu jangae

PTSD

Advanced

공황발작

gonghwang baljak

Panic Attack

Intermediate

강박 장애

gangbak jangae

OCD

Advanced

양극성 장애

yanggeukseong jangae

Bipolar Disorder

Advanced

조현병

johyeonbyeong

Schizophrenia

Advanced

감정 조절

gamjeong jojeol

Emotional Regulation

Intermediate

회복 탄력성

hoibok tallyeokseong

Resilience

Intermediate

정신건강의학과 의사

jeongsin geongang uihakgwa uisa

Psychiatrist

Intermediate

심리학자

simrihakja

Psychologist

Intermediate

사회 불안

sahoe buran

Social Anxiety

Intermediate

슬픔

seulpeum

Grief

Intermediate

공포증

gongpojeung

Phobia

Intermediate

섭식 장애

seopsik jangae

Eating Disorder

Advanced

중독

jungdok

Addiction

Intermediate

자조 모임

jajo moim

Support Group

Intermediate

웰빙

welbing

Well-being

Beginner

감정 소진

gamjeong sojin

Emotional Exhaustion

Advanced

인지 왜곡

inji waegok

Cognitive Distortion

Advanced

인지행동치료

injisaengdong chiryo

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Advanced

정신 질환 낙인

jeongsin jirhwan nakjin

Mental Illness Stigma

Advanced

수면 위생

sumyeon wisaeng

Sleep Hygiene

Intermediate

운동 치료

undong chiryo

Exercise Therapy

Intermediate

호흡 운동

hoheup undong

Breathing Exercise

Beginner

자살 예방

jasal yebang

Suicide Prevention

Advanced

위기 상담 전화

wigi sangdam jeonhwa

Crisis Helpline

Intermediate

대처 전략

daeche jeonryak

Coping Strategy

Intermediate

집단 치료

jipdan chiryo

Group Therapy

Intermediate

온라인 상담

ollaein sangdam

Online Therapy

Intermediate

건강한 경계

geongangeun gyeonggye

Healthy Boundaries

Intermediate

정신 건강 앱

jeongsin geongang aep

Mental Wellness App

Beginner

긍정 심리학

geungjeong simrihak

Positive Psychology

Advanced

정신 건강의 날

jeongsin geongang-ui nal

Mental Health Day

Beginner

자기애

jagiae

Narcissism

Advanced

분노 조절

bunno jojeol

Anger Management

Intermediate

정신 건강 인식

jeongsin geongang insik

Mental Health Awareness

Intermediate

침습적 사고

chimseupjeok sago

Intrusive Thoughts

Advanced

심리치료

simri chiryo

Psychotherapy

Intermediate

해리

haeri

Dissociation

Advanced

신경 다양성

singyeong dayangseong

Neurodiversity

Advanced

주의력 결핍 과잉행동 장애

juuiryeok gyeolpip gwaing haengdong jangae

ADHD

Advanced

자폐증

japaejeung

Autism

Advanced

감사 연습

gamsa yeonseup

Gratitude Practice

Beginner

사회적 고립

sahoejeok gorip

Social Withdrawal

Intermediate

행복

haengbok

Happiness

Beginner

탈진 예방

taljin yebang

Burnout Prevention

Intermediate

성장형 마인드셋

seongjangnyeong maindeutsaet

Growth Mindset

Intermediate

소셜 미디어와 정신 건강

sosyeol midieo wa jeongsin geongang

Social Media and Mental Health

Advanced

치료 동물

chiryo dongmul

Therapy Animal

Intermediate

산림 치유

sallim chiyu

Forest Therapy

Intermediate

독성 관계

dokseong gwangye

Toxic Relationship

Intermediate

수용

suyong

Acceptance

Intermediate

자기 자비

jagi jabi

Self-compassion

Intermediate

심리적 안전감

simrijeok anjeonggam

Psychological Safety

Advanced

동료 지원

dongnyeo jiwon

Peer Support

Intermediate

생활 루틴

saengwal rutin

Daily Routine

Beginner

정신 건강 전문가

jeongsin geongang jeonmunga

Mental Health Professional

Intermediate

최면 치료

choimyeon chiryo

Hypnotherapy

Advanced

편집증

pyeonipjeung

Paranoia

Advanced

정서적 지원

jeongseojeok jiwon

Emotional Support

Beginner

계절성 우울증

gyejeolseong uuljung

Seasonal Depression

Intermediate

이완 기법

iwan gibeop

Relaxation Techniques

Intermediate

회피 행동

hoepi haengdong

Avoidance Behavior

Advanced

완벽주의

wanbyeokjuui

Perfectionism

Intermediate

감정 마비

gamjeong mabi

Emotional Numbness

Advanced

가스라이팅

gaseullaiating

Gaslighting

Advanced

공의존

gong-uijon

Codependency

Advanced

자기 성찰

jagi seonchchal

Introspection

Intermediate

힐링

hilling

Healing

Beginner

심리적 회복력

simrijeok hoibokyeok

Psychological Resilience

Advanced

애착 유형

aeChak yuhyeong

Attachment Style

Advanced

마음챙김 식사

maeum chaenggim siksa

Mindful Eating

Intermediate

부적응적 대처

bujeokeuijeok daeche

Maladaptive Coping

Advanced

긍정 확언

geungjeong hwaggeon

Positive Affirmations

Beginner

독성 긍정주의

dokseong geungjeongju-ui

Toxic Positivity

Advanced

내면 아이

naemyeon ai

Inner Child

Advanced

신체상

sincheisang

Body Image

Intermediate

약물 남용

yangmul namyong

Substance Abuse

Advanced

정신 건강 검진

jeongsin geongang geomjin

Mental Health Check

Intermediate

노출 치료

nochul chiryo

Exposure Therapy

Advanced

적극적 경청

jeokgeukjeok gyeongcheong

Active Listening

Intermediate

심리 교육

simri gyoyuk

Psychoeducation

Advanced

분노

bunno

Anger

Beginner

두려움

duryeoum

Fear

Beginner

걱정

geokjeong

Worry

Beginner

수치심

suchisim

Shame

Intermediate

죄책감

joechaekgam

Guilt

Intermediate

전문적 도움

jeonmunjeok doum

Professional Help

Beginner

금단 증상

geumdan jeungsang

Withdrawal Symptoms

Advanced

정신 재활

jeongsin jaehwal

Mental Rehabilitation

Advanced

원격 정신과 진료

wongyeok jeongsingwa jilyo

Telepsychiatry

Advanced

희망

huimang

Hope

Beginner

삶의 의미

salm-ui uimi

Meaning in Life

Intermediate

감정

gamjeong

Emotion

Beginner

이야기 치료

iyagi chiryo

Narrative Therapy

Advanced

음악 치료

eumak chiryo

Music Therapy

Intermediate

몰입

mollib

Flow State

Advanced

바이오피드백

baio pideubaek

Biofeedback

Advanced

위기 개입

wigi gaeip

Crisis Intervention

Advanced

사회적 지지

sahoejeok jiji

Social Support

Intermediate

취약성

chwiyakseong

Vulnerability

Advanced

인내

innae

Patience

Beginner

마음 리셋

maeum riset

Mental Reset

Beginner

심신 연결

simsin yeongyeol

Mind-Body Connection

Intermediate

전인 건강

jeonin geongang

Holistic Health

Intermediate

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