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Yeo Esther visits doctor, hints psychiatric medication may not be enough for her depression
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Yeo Esther visits doctor, hints psychiatric medication may not be enough for her depression

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean TV personality Yeo Esther visited Dr. Ham Ik-byeong, seeking help for her mental health.
  • Esther, who previously spoke about her struggles with depression, indicated that psychiatric medication alone might not be sufficient to address her issues.
  • The episode featured a glimpse of Esther and her husband Hong Hyeok-geol's spacious and well-organized Seoul home.

South Korean television personality Yeo Esther visited Dr. Ham Ik-byeong, seeking further guidance for her mental well-being. Esther, who has openly discussed her experiences with depression in previous broadcasts, expressed concerns that psychiatric medication might not be a complete solution for her condition.

The upcoming episode of the SBS show "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny" will feature this visit. A preview revealed a glimpse of Yeo Esther and her husband, doctor Hong Hyeok-geol's, residence in Seoul. The home was described as palace-like in its grandeur and meticulously organized, drawing attention from viewers.

In earlier segments of the show, Yeo Esther had shared her feelings of lethargy and struggles with depression, prompting concern among viewers and colleagues. Her decision to seek professional help from Dr. Ham suggests a deepening of her efforts to manage her mental health challenges.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.