Myongji University and Mapo Youth Center Sign MOU for Youth Emotional Support

Myongji University's Seoul RISE project team has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mapo Youth Center to bolster psychological and emotional recovery support for young people. The agreement, signed on June 16th at the university's Humanities Campus, aims to extend the reach of Myongji University's music-based emotional support coaching program, 'Music, Re:Connect.'

The 'Music, Re:Connect' program, operated as part of the RISE project by the university's Graduate School of Integrated Therapy, utilizes music therapy to help young individuals navigate emotional challenges. Through this collaboration, the program will now be accessible to youth in the Mapo district, providing them with professional support for their mental and emotional well-being.

The signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from both institutions, including Moon Shin-il, Dean of Educational Support and head of the Seoul RISE project team at Myongji University; Choi Ye-rin, Director of the Smart Integrated Care Creation Center for Life Cycles; Professor Lee Sang-eun from the Music Therapy department; and Park Ji-hwan, Director of the Mapo Youth Center.

Professor Lee Sang-eun, who spearheaded the initiative, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. "Based on our expertise in music psychotherapy, we plan to actively operate coaching programs with the Youth Center to help young people recover emotionally and psychologically," she stated. The collaboration is expected to foster a supportive environment for youth, addressing the growing need for accessible mental health resources.

Looking ahead, both Myongji University and the Mapo Youth Center intend to broaden their cooperative efforts beyond music therapy. They plan to expand their collaboration to encompass various other unit projects undertaken by departments within the Graduate School of Integrated Therapy, further enhancing the comprehensive support available to the region's youth.

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Based on our expertise in music psychotherapy, we plan to actively operate coaching programs with the Youth Center to help young people recover emotionally and psychologically.