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Big Data Analysis of Mental Health Trends from the COVID-19 Pandemic into the Endemic Phase: Seo Yeon Lee, Kuem Sun Han, Soo Yeon Lee, Ji Hye Shin, Moon Ju Song; STRESS. 2025;33(3):117-126. Published online September 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2025.33.3.117

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This study aimed to examine temporal trends in mental health issues in South Korea from the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic through to the post-pandemic endemic phase. Using large-scale online data, this study sought to identify key mental health concerns at different stages and offer foundational evidence for future public health policy development.
Methods
A total of 13,797 textual data entries, —comprising 8,664 Naver blog posts and 5,133 news articles, —were collected between January 20, 2020, and April 17, 2024. The data were segmented into five distinct periods based on critical milestones in South Korea’s pandemic response. Text mining and network analysis were employed to extract and examine the following mental health-related keywords: depression, anxiety, and stress.
Results
During the early phase of the pandemic, negative psychological states, such as anxiety, stress, and depression, were highly prevalent, reflecting widespread fear and uncertainty among the public. Although the frequency of these keywords gradually declined, they remained significant even after the transition to the endemic phase. In contrast, the later stages showed an increased frequency of keywords related to recovery and adaptation, such as education, environment, and support, indicating ongoing societal adjustment.
Conclusions
These findings underscore the prolonged psychological effects of COVID-19, with mental health concerns persisting into the endemic phase. Continuous mental health support and adaptive public health strategies are essential to mitigate the enduring impact of global health emergencies.

Non-Contact Nursing Education in Communication and Group Counseling: Current Status and Future Directions: Kuem Sun Han, Soo Yeon Lee, Ji Hye Shin; STRESS. 2023;31(4):149-157. Published online December 28, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2023.31.4.149

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Background
In nursing, the utilization of diverse therapeutic communication and counseling techniques is crucial for effective nursing care. This study critically evaluated the present state of therapeutic communication and counseling education for nurses so as to explore the applications of non-face-to-face educational methods and to propose potential future directions for nursing education.
Methods
This study targeted academic research published in either English or Korean between 2019 to August 2023 on the topics of communication and counseling education in nursing education.
Results
There were eight studies of non-contact education in communication or counseling published between 2019 and 2023. The review identified various educational interventions currently in use, such as online-based, blended learning, simulation, and role-play education.
Conclusions
Among the various non-contact educational approaches, education based in the Metaverse shows promise due to its ability to offer real-time supervision and a wide range of virtual scenarios. Therefore, we suggest the incorporation of the Metaverse in group counseling education to enrich the learning experience.

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The effect of virtual reality simulation on nursing students’ communication skills: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mi-Kyoung Cho, Mi Young Kim
Frontiers in Psychiatry.2024;[Epub] CrossRef

Stress Management among Health Professional during COVID-19: Kuem Sun Han, Soo Yeon Lee, Ji Eun Kim, Youn Jung Jang; STRESS. 2022;30(2):53-59. Published online June 30, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2022.30.2.53

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Stress and its management among health professionals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a social issue. Stress in health professionals is caused not only by personal events but also by managing patients with COVID-19. The present study aimed to find effective interventions for managing stress related to COVID-19 among health professionals. As a result of a literature search, there were five studies related to interventions for managing stress related to COVID-19 among health professionals between 2020 and 2022. These interventions included mobile phone-based cognitive behavior therapy, music therapy, emotional freedom techniques, and safety group programs for stress management. These interventions were identified as being effective in managing stress related to COVID-19 among health professionals.

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Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study
Jeehee Pyo, Jiyoon Jeong, Hyeran Jeong, Minsu Ock
Journal of Korean Medical Science.2025;[Epub] CrossRef

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