Across
- 3. What happens to K-pop idols in the press if they are caught having a mental illness.
- 5. What is needed to address the unethical K-pop industry, despite the potential backlash from media critics.
- 7. SME controls all aspects of a K-pop idol's life, including these public appearances.
- 10. HEALTH Widely viewed as bad luck and weakness, creating a stigma in Korea.
- 12. TO CHANGE The campaign launched in 2009 to end mental health stigma and discrimination.
- 14. The term described as the focus on physical features and attractiveness.
- 15. An agency mentioned that controls all aspects of a K-pop idol's life.
- 16. South Korea is ranked as one of the top countries in terms of this tragic statistic.
- 18. Understanding this aspect of Korea, particularly K-pop, is necessary before implementing solutions to end mental health stigma.
Down
- 1. The type of environment created by negative stereotypes and biases against mental illnesses.
- 2. This entity plays a significant role in creating a toxic environment for people with mental health issues.
- 4. A music genre from South Korea that has rapidly become popular worldwide.
- 6. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, which ranked South Korea as one of the top in terms of suicide rates.
- 8. The type of figure K-pop idols are pressured to maintain.
- 9. The disapproval or discrimination against an individual or group based on perceived characteristics.
- 11. The organization that reported that 85% of people with severe mental illness in Korea did not receive treatment.
- 13. According to Henderson et al., the more people keep their issues _______, the more likely it is for mental health issues to progress.
- 17. The type of diets from idols that have major consequences on young fans.